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Dwarf Birch vs Black ElderberryBetula pumila Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis ONLY AVAILABLE BY CONTRACT GROW SOLD OUT (new stock expected: fall of 2019) 
Dwarf Birch, also known as Bog Birch for its common occurrence in wet areas, is a small deciduous shrub native to North America.
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. DWARF BIRCH QUICK FACTSBLACK ELDERBERRY QUICK FACTS
Zone:
2a
Zone:
3a
Height:
2.4 m (8 ft)
Height:
3 m (10 ft)
Spread:
1.2 m (4 ft)
Spread:
2.4 m (8 ft)
Moisture:
normal, wet
Moisture:
normal, wet
Light:
full sun
Light:
any
Fall colour:
red-orange
Berries:
black
Flowers:
fragrant, white and showy
Bark:
gray brownish with rigid bumps
Growth rate:
very fast
Growth rate:
medium
Life span:
short
Maintenance:
low
Maintenance:
low
Suckering:
none
Suckering:
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 |