Sambucus pubens var. leucocarpa
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Sambucus pubens var. leucocarpa

white elderberry

  family sambucaceae 
  genus sambucus 

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Identification
Genus  Sambucus Species  pubens Variety  leucocarpa Cultivar  Common names  white elderberry Family  SAMBUCACEAE Specimen number  S2499 Data source  GrUnFr p117
 
Life cycle
Life form  Terrestrial Life cycle  Various Life span    Annual cycle  Deciduous Stature  Shrub Growth form  Various Growth habit  Not applicable Overall height  8' - 10' Overall spread   
 
Climate
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
 
Garden
Suitable for gardens  no Nursery  Unknown Compost  no Size at acquisition  Unknown Garden location  Unknown Garden notes 
 
Special qualities
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   
 
Adverse factors
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   
 
Herbal medicine
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 and white colored. It is very juicy. Sambucus pubens var. leucocarpa is most frequently used fresh.
 
Traditional uses
Parts used  Traditional uses  Contemporary uses  Fragrance  Fragrance parts  Fragrance intensity    Fragrance category    Dye parts  Dye color 
 
Cultivation
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 
 
Nutrition
Is edible  yes Culinary uses  Fresh Nutritional value  Edible parts  Fruit Description of edible parts 1/4 inch globular shaped and white colored Flavor / texture  very juicy
 
Horticulture
Horticulture notes  No special fertilization is necessary for Sambucus pubens var. leucocarpa to produce fruit. White elderberry can be propagated using a cutting or by seed. This plant most likely originates from North America.
 
Herbarium
Tag needs printing  no Collection notes  Sambucus pubens var. leucocarpa is deciduous in nature.

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Last reviewed November 01, 2004   

 

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