Elderberry
Sambucus adnata
Viburnaceae
Shrub
Ornamental
Fragrant
Attracts pollinators
About this plant
Sambucus adnata, commonly known as Elderberry, is an ornamental shrub that prefers full sun and medium watering. It can grow between 1.5–3 meters tall and thrives in loamy or clay soils within USDA zones 4–9. This shrub blooms in white and cream colors during May and June, and while its flowers are fragrant, the plant is not evergreen.
Light
Full sun
Watering
Medium water
Soil
Loamy, Clay
Height
1.5–3 m
Spread
1.5–3 m
Zones
4–9
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 Tips
- Sunlight: Full sun is ideal.
- Water: Medium watering required.
- Soil: Adaptable to loamy and clay soils.
- USDA Zones: 4–9.
- Height: 1.5–3 meters.
- Blooms: White, cream flowers in May and June.
- Fragrant: Flowers are fragrant.
Data source: Trefle.io
