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Ranch Elderberry vs Fire Light Hydrangea

Sambucus canadensis Ranch

Hydrangea paniculata Fire Light

Ranch Elderberry
Fire Light Hydrangea

Ranch Elderberry is a vigorous and high-yielding Black Elderberry cultivar. It ripens earlier than other varieties and is smaller and more compact making berry harvest easier. The berries are well-suited for baked goods, jams, jellies, and syrups. They are high in vitamin C and reported to be beneficial for the immune system.

Black Elderberries are considered to be partially self-pollinating. So while they will still produce some berries without cross-pollination, planting with another variety will increase yields. Consider planting with Black Elderberry or Bob Gordon Elderberry.

Warning: the seeds, stems, leaves, roots, and uncooked berries are toxic to humans when eaten in quantity. Berries should be cooked to make them safe for human consumption.

Fire Light Hydrangea is a flowering shrub that is known for its striking colours. As they mature, the flower colour changes from a creamy white to a vivid deep pink. Hydrangea flowers persist longer compared to other flowering shrubs, blooming from late July into fall. They are a popular choice for flower arrangements.

The Fire Light Hydrangea can be grown as a stand alone shrub, as a hedge, or incorporated into a flower garden. Blooms occur on new wood, so regular pruning is encouraged in late winter. This is from the Proven Winners® collection.

Ranch Elderberry Quick Facts

Fire Light Hydrangea Quick Facts

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Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Height: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: any
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Berries: black
Harvest: late summer to early fall
Flowers: fragrant, white
Flowers: white changing to deep pink
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: medium
Suckering: medium
Suckering: none



Toxicity: leaves, stems, and uncooked berries are poisonous to humans

Toxicity: toxic to dogs, cats, and horses
Other Names: american elderberry ranch, american ranch elderberry, ranch american elderberry
Other Names: fire light panicle hydrangea