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Elderberry was chosen for spring interest because of the beautiful, bright, white flowers that are in bloom 
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Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis)
Why didn't the elderberry shrub fit in?
  • He was too old! 
Did you know?
  • The berries are edible and are commonly used to make pies, jellies, wine, and tea
  • The wood was used to make combs, and toys
  • Elderberries are used to help with the cold and flu
  • The berries help boost the immune system
  • The berries also help with sinus, back, legs, and nerve pain
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Common Names: 
  • Elderberry
  • Common Elderberry
  • American Elderberry
  • American Black Elderberry
Wildlife Benefits: 
  • Around 50 species of birds and mammals eat the berries
  • White-tailed Deer feed on the leaves, twigs, and fruit
  • The leaves and branches provide excellent nesting and shelter for small birds 
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Habitat: 
  • ​Woodlands 
Size: 
  • 4-12' tall, with a crown width of 10-15' 
Growing Conditions: 
  • Full sun 
  • Moist, well-drained soil 
Select Identification Characteristics: 
  • Leaf Type: Pinnately Compound 
  • Leaf Arrangement: Opposite
  • Bud Arrangement: Opposite
  • Terminal Bud: Absent 
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