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Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis)
Sambucus canadensis is the scientific name for the species more commonly known simply as Elderberry, or by its other names such as American Black Elderberry, Canada Elderberry, or Common Elderberry. This plant is a deciduous shrub that can grow quite tall, reaching heights of up to 20 feet.
The leaves of Elderberry are arranged in opposite pairs and are pinnate, typically featuring five to nine individual leaflets. Each leaflet measures approximately 4 inches in length and about 2 inches in width. During the summer months, Elderberry produces large corymbs of white flowers that measure between 8 and 12 inches in diameter and stand prominently above the foliage.
Each individual flower is relatively small, about 3⁄16 to 1⁄4 inch in diameter, with a characteristic five-petal structure. By the fall season, the shrub bears its fruit, which consists of dark purple to nearly black berries about 3 to 5 millimeters in diameter. These berries are formed in drooping clusters and are the actual Elderberries for which the plant is named.
Plant Details
USDA Zones: 3-9
Germination Needs: Seed prefers to be sown outdoors in fall or winter. Keep this seed refrigerated until time of planting. (A few days delivery, or on temporary displays is fine, but this seed does prefer cold storage)
Life Cycle: Perennial
Sun Exposure: Full to Partial
Soil Moisture: Medium-Wet, Medium, Medium-Dry
Plant Spacing: 3-5 feet
Height: 10 feet
Bloom time: June, July, August
Bloom Color: White
Advantages
Pollinator Favorite: butterflies, moths, bees, wasps, beetles
Bird Favorite: seeds, insects, fruit, nectar, nesting, perchs.
Deer Resistant: Yes
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Packet quantities:
We pride ourselves on ethical, hands on, ecological management, using no mechanical or chemical methods whatsoever.
All of our native seed is hand reared, hand picked, and hand packed from native prairies under our exclusive management, never breaking chain of custody from the field until it is sent to you. Each packet is hand prepared for shipment by us, directly.
Small seed species will contain greater than 20-25 seed
Large seed species will contain greater than 10-15 seed
It is our mission to spread the wealth of native plant and pollinator ecological sustainability, and educate back yard gardeners as well as corporate and government entities in how to germinate, grow, and benefit from native synergies.
Thank you for your support, it is because of you, that we can grow together to do, what we do.🐛🦋🐝🐞🌾🌱🌼🧡
Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis)
Sambucus canadensis is the scientific name for the species more commonly known simply as Elderberry, or by its other names such as American Black Elderberry, Canada Elderberry, or Common Elderberry. This plant is a deciduous shrub that can grow quite tall, reaching heights of up to 20 feet.
The leaves of Elderberry are arranged in opposite pairs and are pinnate, typically featuring five to nine individual leaflets. Each leaflet measures approximately 4 inches in length and about 2 inches in width. During the summer months, Elderberry produces large corymbs of white flowers that measure between 8 and 12 inches in diameter and stand prominently above the foliage.
Each individual flower is relatively small, about 3⁄16 to 1⁄4 inch in diameter, with a characteristic five-petal structure. By the fall season, the shrub bears its fruit, which consists of dark purple to nearly black berries about 3 to 5 millimeters in diameter. These berries are formed in drooping clusters and are the actual Elderberries for which the plant is named.
Plant Details
USDA Zones: 3-9
Germination Needs: Seed prefers to be sown outdoors in fall or winter. Keep this seed refrigerated until time of planting. (A few days delivery, or on temporary displays is fine, but this seed does prefer cold storage)
Life Cycle: Perennial
Sun Exposure: Full to Partial
Soil Moisture: Medium-Wet, Medium, Medium-Dry
Plant Spacing: 3-5 feet
Height: 10 feet
Bloom time: June, July, August
Bloom Color: White
Advantages
Pollinator Favorite: butterflies, moths, bees, wasps, beetles
Bird Favorite: seeds, insects, fruit, nectar, nesting, perchs.
Deer Resistant: Yes
.
.
Packet quantities:
We pride ourselves on ethical, hands on, ecological management, using no mechanical or chemical methods whatsoever.
All of our native seed is hand reared, hand picked, and hand packed from native prairies under our exclusive management, never breaking chain of custody from the field until it is sent to you. Each packet is hand prepared for shipment by us, directly.
Small seed species will contain greater than 20-25 seed
Large seed species will contain greater than 10-15 seed
It is our mission to spread the wealth of native plant and pollinator ecological sustainability, and educate back yard gardeners as well as corporate and government entities in how to germinate, grow, and benefit from native synergies.
Thank you for your support, it is because of you, that we can grow together to do, what we do.🐛🦋🐝🐞🌾🌱🌼🧡
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