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| Identification |
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Genus
Sambucus
Species
canadensis
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
American elderberry
sweet elder
Family
SAMBUCACEAE
Specimen number
S8459
Data source
ColorNat p15;GrUnFr p117;Frgnt p312;Frgnt p130
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Deciduous
Stature
Tree
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
10' - 12'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Sambucus canadensis has flowers that are overpoweringly nauseous. The berries of American elderberry (also known as sweet elder) as well as the leaves have been used in traditional fabric dyeing. A range of possible colors can be produced by this plant including bluish gray, blue, pinkish beige, purple, yellow, green and pink-violet. It is traditionally used to dye wool. (The mordants used for fixing the dye include: alum, chrome, iron.)
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The fruit is 1/4 inch globular shaped, purple-black in color. It has a sweeter, richer, more flavorful taste than S. nigra. Sambucus canadensis is most commonly used fresh.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
fragrant. fetid overpowering sweetness up close,agreeable from a distance
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Overpowering
Fragrance category
Nauseous
Dye parts
Berries
Leaves
Dye color
bluish gray,blue,pinkish beige,purple,yellow,green,pink-violet
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Cutting
Seed
Pollination method
Self fertile
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Fresh
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Fruit
Description of edible parts
1/4 inch globular shaped, purple-black in color
Flavor / texture
has a sweeter, richer, more flavorful taste than S. nigra
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Sambucus canadensis is self fertile. American elderberry (in some places called sweet elder) is often propagated using a cutting or by seed. This plant probably originates from North America.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Sambucus canadensis is a woody perennial. American elderberry (locally known in some parts as sweet elder) is deciduous in nature.
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