American Black Elderberry

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American Black Elderberry Botanical Name: Sambucus nigra subsp. canadensis Description (growth habits, light requirements & care): A fast-growing, multi-stemmed shrub reaching up t o 10-12 feet tall. Prefers moist, well-drained soils and full to partial sun. Regular pruning can maintain a tidy form. How you can help by planting this: Provides nectar for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators while its berries feed birds and mammals. Flower and Fruit (color, characteristics, season): Large clusters of creamy white flowers in late spring followed by dark purple-black berries in late summer. Pairs well with: Bald Cypress, Dahoon Holly, Pond Apple, Frostweed, Swamp Milkweed and other plants that like to keep their feet wet. Show more