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Red Elderberry

Sambucus racemosa

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Red Elderberry is an attractive, medium-sized deciduous shrub.

It produces clusters of white flowers in the spring and bright red berry-like drupes, which provide beautiful contrast against its coarse, textured green foliage.

Red Elder can be pruned as a small single or multi-stemmed tree.

Note: This species is currently unavailable. Grow your own using Red Elderberry seeds at SeedTime.ca.

Red Elderberry Quick Facts

Zone: 2a

Height: 4 m (13 ft)

Spread: 3 m (10 ft)

Moisture: normal

Light: partial shade, full sun

Hybrid: no

Fuzz/fluff: no

Catkins: no

Berries: bright red berries

Flowers: white

Growth rate: medium

Life span: medium

Maintenance: low

Suckering: none

Pollution tolerance: medium

Toxicity: toxic to humans

Other Names: red elder

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Ships to Canada: yes
Ships to USA: no