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Canadian Buffalo Berry vs Black ElderberryShepherdia canadensis Sambucus canadensis SOLD OUT NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON 
Canadian Buffalo Berry is a native deciduous shrub found throughout North America. This hardy, medium-sized shrub will tolerate poor soil conditions and produces attractive, edible–though very bitter–red fruit.
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. CANADIAN BUFFALO BERRY QUICK FACTSBLACK ELDERBERRY QUICK FACTS
Zone:
1a
Zone:
3a
Height:
3 m (10 ft)
Height:
3 m (10 ft)
Spread:
1.8 m (6 ft)
Spread:
2.4 m (8 ft)
Moisture:
dry, normal
Moisture:
normal, wet
Light:
partial shade, full sun
Light:
any
Berries:
red bitter berries (edible)
Berries:
black
Flowers:
tiny red flower clusters in spring
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
Maintenance:
low
Suckering:
none
Suckering:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
high
Toxicity: leaves, stems, and uncooked berries are poisonous to humans
Other Names:
canada buffalo berry, canada buffaloberry, canadian buffaloberry, foam berry, foamberry, russet buffaloberry, soap berry, soapberry, soopolallie
Other Names:
american black elderberry, american elderberry, canada elderberry, common elderberry
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: yes
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: yes |