Botanical Name: Sambucus racemosa | Add |
Common Name: European Red Elder |
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6', 6-12'
Flower Color
Green, Yellow
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
Summer
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium, High
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Woodland
Accenting Features
Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Background, Shrub Border
Special Uses
Filler, Screen
Attracts Wildlife
Birds