American Elderberry

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  • USDA Zones: 3–9

  • Height/Spread: 5–12 ft tall × 6–10 ft wide

  • Foliage: Pinnate green leaves with serrated edges

  • Flowers: Large, flat-topped white flower clusters (6–10") in early to mid-summer

  • Fruit: Small, deep purple-black berries in late summer; loved by birds and used for jellies, wine, syrup (must be cooked before eating)

  • Light: Full sun to part shade

  • Soil: Moist, well-drained, tolerates wet conditions

  • Water: Moderate to high (prefers consistent moisture)

  • Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and birds

  • Deer Resistance: Moderate

  • Uses: Hedgerows, wildlife gardens, edible landscapes, rain gardens

Size:
  • USDA Zones: 3–9

  • Height/Spread: 5–12 ft tall × 6–10 ft wide

  • Foliage: Pinnate green leaves with serrated edges

  • Flowers: Large, flat-topped white flower clusters (6–10") in early to mid-summer

  • Fruit: Small, deep purple-black berries in late summer; loved by birds and used for jellies, wine, syrup (must be cooked before eating)

  • Light: Full sun to part shade

  • Soil: Moist, well-drained, tolerates wet conditions

  • Water: Moderate to high (prefers consistent moisture)

  • Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and birds

  • Deer Resistance: Moderate

  • Uses: Hedgerows, wildlife gardens, edible landscapes, rain gardens