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Red Currant vs Black ElderberryRibes rubrum Sambucus canadensis NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON (new stock expected: fall of 2021) NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON 
Red Currant is a deciduous shrub native to western Europe. It features five-lobed, maple-like leaves, and bright red berries that can be used in jams, sauces, and fresh eating.
Black Elderberry is a deciduous shrub native to eastern North America. You can plant this shrub in moist areas and it will help stabilize your soil. You can also use it on rural properties anywhere you'd use a lilac. RED CURRANT QUICK FACTSBLACK ELDERBERRY QUICK FACTS
Zone:
3a
Zone:
3a
Height:
1.5 m (5 ft)
Height:
3 m (10 ft)
Spread:
1.2 m (4 ft)
Spread:
2.4 m (8 ft)
Moisture:
normal
Moisture:
normal, wet
Light:
partial shade, full sun
Light:
any
Berries:
black
Flowers:
fragrant, white and showy
Bark:
gray brownish with rigid bumps
Growth rate:
fast
Growth rate:
medium
Life span:
medium
Life span:
short
Maintenance:
medium
Maintenance:
low
Suckering:
none
Suckering:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
high
Toxicity: leaves, stems, and uncooked berries are poisonous to humans
Other Names:
american black elderberry, american elderberry, canada elderberry, common elderberry
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: no
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: yes |