Guide botanique

Red elderberry.

Sambucus racemosa

Prononciation sam-BOO-kus ra-se-MO-sa

Aussi appelée American red elderberry, European red elder, European red elderberry, Pacific coast red elder, Red Elder, Red-berried Elder

The red elderberry is a lovely deciduous shrub that lights up the landscape with its clusters of creamy flowers. It is a fantastic choice if you want to attract birds to your garden with its bright red berries. This plant thrives in cooler climates and adds a nice touch of texture to any woodland setting.

En un coup d'œil

Niveau d'entretien: Facile
Type de plante: Deciduous shrub
Lumière: Partial shade to full sun
Lumière en intérieur: Lumière vive indirecte
Arrosage: Tous les 5 à 10 jours
Taille adulte: 10 to 20 feet
Croissance: Rapide

Entretien

Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged to mimic its natural forest home. Watch for wilting leaves as a sign of thirst and prune away any dead wood to keep it looking tidy. It is quite hardy, so it won't need much fuss once it is settled in.

Arrosage: Water deeply whenever the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.
Engrais: Apply a balanced organic fertilizer once in early spring to support new growth.
Taille: Prune in late winter while the plant is dormant to remove old or damaged stems.
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: All parts of this plant are considered toxic to cats and dogs if ingested.

Comment l'identifier

Pinnately compound leaves with serrated edges
Conical clusters of small white flowers
Bright red berries in late summer
Light brown bark with warty lenticels

Science

Famille: Viburnaceae
Genre: Sambucus
Ordre: Dipsacales
Classe: Magnoliopsida

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

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