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River Alder vs Black ElderberryAlnus incana Sambucus canadensis
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River Alder is a large shrub or small tree with a multi-stemmed, spreading habit. It is an excellent tree to plant if you want to stabilize the soil near rivers and creeks.
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. RIVER ALDER QUICK FACTSBLACK ELDERBERRY QUICK FACTS
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Zone:
1a
Zone:
3a
Height:
8 m (25 ft)
Height:
3 m (10 ft)
Spread:
4 m (12 ft)
Spread:
2.4 m (8 ft)
Moisture:
normal, wet
Moisture:
normal, wet
Light:
full sun
Light:
any
Fuzz/fluff:
yes
Catkins:
yes
Fall colour:
yellow to orange
Berries:
black
Flowers:
fragrant, white and showy
Bark:
gray brownish with rigid bumps
Growth rate:
fast
Growth rate:
medium
Life span:
short
Life span:
short
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 |