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Red Elderberry (Sambucus racemosa)
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Red Elderberry (Sambucus racemosa)
Red Elderberry (Sambucus racemosa)
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Ornamental, medium height shrub. Bright scarlet to red berries in June are eaten by at least 23 bird species.
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Sambucus racemosa
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Ornamental, medium height shrub. Bright scarlet to red berries in June are eaten by at least 23 bird species. Having more than one plant for cross pollination greatly improves berry production. Generally considered to be unfit for human consumption. Red elderberry can be pruned to produce a more compact plant.
Uses: Bees, birds, rain gardens, wildlife
Bloom time: April - May
Height: 4 to 8 feet
Space: 6 to 8 feet
Sun: Full sun to light shade
Moisture: Average to moist
Q:
Why does the Red Elderberry get 4 stars and the Elderberry only get 2 stars? I have planted Elderberry and they are blooming beautifully. I am just curious why the Red is rated higher. Thank you.
Asked by:
Jennifer Pederson
- 6/18/2016
A:
Elderberry (S. canadensis) forms colonies from root sprouts and could be unruly in a formal setting (which the stars refer to--how appropriate the plant would be in a formal setting). Scarlet elder or red elderberry (S. racemosa) does not form colonies from root sprouts, making it easier to tame for the formal setting.
The star-ratings found in our catalog and listed online as "professional opinion" have been selected by the owner, Mervin. Feel free to disagree and add your own rating on the plant's product page by clicking "Review this item".
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Do I need male and female for berry formation? Thanks
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- 1/27/2021
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