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Bearberry vs Black ElderberryArctostaphylos uva-ursi Sambucus canadensis SOLD OUT SOLD OUT 
Bearberry is a dwarf shrub known for its creamy pink flowers and red edible fruits.
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. BEARBERRY QUICK FACTSBLACK ELDERBERRY QUICK FACTS
Zone:
1b
Zone:
3a
Height:
0.1 m (0.3 ft)
Height:
3 m (10 ft)
Spread:
0.9 m (3 ft)
Spread:
2.4 m (8 ft)
Moisture:
dry, normal
Moisture:
normal, wet
Light:
partial shade, full sun
Light:
any
Berries:
many small red berry-like drupes
Berries:
black
Flowers:
small, purple-white
Flowers:
fragrant, white and showy
Bark:
gray brownish with rigid bumps
Growth rate:
slow
Growth rate:
medium
Life span:
medium
Life span:
short
Maintenance:
low
Maintenance:
low
Suckering:
medium
Suckering:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
high
Toxicity: leaves, stems, and uncooked berries are poisonous to humans
Other Names:
kinnikinnick, mealberry, sandberry
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 |