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American elderberry.
Sambucus canadensis
Prononciation sam-BOO-kus kan-ah-DEN-sis
Aussi appelée American Black Elderberry, American Elder, American elderberry, Canada elderberry, Canadian elder, Sweet Elder, black elderberry, common elder
The American elderberry is a lovely native shrub that brings beautiful white flowers and dark berries to your garden. It thrives in moist, sunny spots and is a favorite for local birds. You will love how quickly it fills in a space with its lush, compound leaves.
En un coup d'œil
- Niveau d'entretien
- Facile
- Type de plante
- Deciduous shrub
- Lumière
- Full sun to partial shade
- Lumière en intérieur
- Lumière vive indirecte
- Arrosage
- Tous les 3 à 7 jours
- Taille adulte
- 10 to 12 feet
- Croissance
- Rapide
Entretien
Keep the soil consistently moist to mimic its natural habitat near streams. Watch for wilting leaves as a sign that it needs more water. Prune back old canes in late winter to encourage vigorous new growth for the coming season.
- Arrosage
- Keep the soil evenly moist but never waterlogged.
- Engrais
- Apply a balanced fertilizer once in early spring before new growth starts.
- Taille
- Remove dead or damaged wood in late winter to maintain shape.
- Rempotage
- If growing in a container, move to a larger pot every few years as the root system expands.
- Sol
- Moist, well-draining, fertile soil
- pH du sol
- 5.5 to 7.5
Sécurité
- Animaux
- The leaves, stems, and roots contain cyanogenic glycosides and are toxic to cats and dogs if ingested.
Comment l'identifier
- Large clusters of tiny white flowers
- Dark purple to black edible berries
- Compound leaves with serrated edges
- Stems have a soft pithy center
Science
- Famille
- Viburnaceae
- Genre
- Sambucus
- Ordre
- Dipsacales
- Classe
- Magnoliopsida
Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.
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