African Elderberry
Sambucus africana
Viburnaceae
Shrub
Ornamental
Fragrant
Attracts pollinators
About this plant
Sambucus africana, commonly known as African Elderberry, is an ornamental shrub belonging to the Viburnaceae family. It prefers full sun and medium water conditions, thriving in USDA zones 5-8. This shrub can grow to a height of 1.5–3 meters and blooms with white and cream flowers in May and June. It prefers loamy or clay soils and is fragrant, attracts pollinators, is non-toxic, and not evergreen.
Light
Full sun
Watering
Medium water
Soil
Loamy, Clay
Height
1.5–3 m
Spread
1.5–2.5 m
Zones
5–8
Flower colors
Calendar
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Bloom Period
Harvest
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Bloom Period
Harvest
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Growing Information
- Sunlight: Full sun
- Water: Medium
- Soil: Loamy, clay
- USDA Zones: 5-8
- Height: 1.5–3 m
- Bloom Time: May, June
- Flower Colors: White, cream
- Fragrance: Yes
- Pollinator Friendly: Yes
- Toxic: No
- Evergreen: No
Data source: Trefle.io
