Red Elderberry, Sambucus racemosa
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.

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General Product Information
  • Species:
    Red Elderberry
  • Species Type:
    Native
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  • 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

$216.00/lb

Description

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.

Additional information

BloomPeriodSrchTrm

Spring/Summer

ColorSearchTerms

White

FoliageColor

Green

IndicatorRegion1

FACU

IndicatorRegion2

FACU

IndicatorRegion3

FACU

IndicatorRegion4

FACU

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