Manchurian Ash vs Ranch Elderberry - TreeTime.ca

Manchurian Ash vs Ranch Elderberry

Sambucus canadensis Ranch

Fraxinus mandschurica

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Ranch Elderberry
Manchurian Ash

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.

Manchurian Ash is a medium-sized deciduous tree.

Like Black Ash, it has long, serrated green leaves, but matches White Ash in height.

This hardy tree is a great choice for a shade tree on smaller home properties. Manchurian Ash prefers moister soils, making it a great landscape tree.

Note: Unfortunately this difficult to grow species is not currently scheduled to grow at TreeTime.ca. Perhaps try purchasing seed from SeedTime.ca and growing your own? Or sign up for a restock notification above.

Ranch Elderberry Quick Facts

Manchurian Ash Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Height: 20 m (66 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 10 m (33 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: medium
Suckering: medium
Suckering: low

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

Fall colour: bright yellow
Flowers: fragrant, white
Berries: black
Harvest: late summer to early fall
Seeds: located within the samaras
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: american elderberry ranch, american ranch elderberry, ranch american elderberry