Sambucus racemosa

Red Elderberry

Good for soil stabilization and erosion control; fruit may be toxic to humans when consumed without proper preparation; red fleshy berries attract birds in the summer; nectar source for hummingbirds.

General Product Information

• Species Type:

  Native

• Product Categories:

  Pollinator Favorites, Riparian Sites, Woody Trees, Shrubs & Vines

• Characteristics:

  Multi-stemmed.

• Habitat:

  Cool rocky woods, clearings, ravines.

• Bloom Period:

  May to July

• Flower Color:

  White

• Typical Height:

  9.8 ft

• pH:

  5.0 – 8.0

• Pollinator Value:

  Medium

Indicator Regions

• Northcentral & Northeast:

  FACU

• Midwest

  FACU

• Eastern Mountains and Piedmont:

  FACU

• Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain

  FACU

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Tolerances

• Shade:

  Full Sun

Seed Information

• Approximate seeds per lb:

  250,000

• Seeding rate per acre in a mix:

  Please contact customer service for seeding rate information.

• Truax Seedbox:

  Fine