Scarlet Elderberry

Scarlet Elderberry

Sambucus pubens

This mounding elderberry: a fast-growing, ornamental native shrub valued for its deeply cut foliage, white flat-topped flower clusters, and dark berries attractive to birds.

  • White flat-topped flower clusters appear in early summer, followed by clusters of dark berries attractive to birds in late summer.
  • Deeply cut, feathery foliage provides strong textural contrast in the mixed border.
  • Mounding habit; cut back hard in early spring to encourage vigorous, well-coloured new growth.
  • Best in full sun to partial shade with moist, well-drained soil.
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Plant Characteristics

Sunlight
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Moisture
Moist, Dry, Well-drained
Hardiness Zone
3 – 3
Mature Height (meters)
250.0 – 300.0
Mature Spread (meters)
200.0 – 250.0
Growth Rate
Medium
Flower Colour
White
Foliage Colour
Green
Bloom Time
Spring
Habit
Mounding
Deer Resistant
Attracts Birds
Growing & Maintenance Tips
A vigorous growing shrub that will tolerate many soil and light conditions. Suckering freely, it is excellent for re-naturalization.Its fruit is edible only if cooked.  Uncooked berries may induce illness.

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