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Sambucus canadensis
Synonyms:

Common Name(s): Elderberry; American elderberry
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Growth Habit: Perennial
Invasiveness:
Growing Days: 90 to 180 (days)
Temperature:
Abs.Max=25° (C)    Opt.Max=20° (C)
Opt.Min=15° (C)    Abs.Min=5° (C)
Precipitation: 60 to 120 (cm.)
Winter Minimum: -45° (C)
Soil pH: 6 to 6.5
Soil Texture/Type: Sandy to silt loams, fertile silt loam
Soil Drainage: Well
Photoperiod Response: Short day
Light Intensity: Bright to clear
Comments:
Plants adapted from the temperate Northern to mid-Southern regions.
Diseases:
Rhizoctonia, Cercospora, Powdery Mildew, Rust
Uses:
Environ. - ornamental, Material - dyestuffs, Additive - flavoring
Woodiness:
Shrub
Climate:
Subtropical, boreal, steppe and semi-arid, temperate
Geographical Origin:
Northern USA Temp, Mid southern USA

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