Scientific name: Sambucus canadensisNative to: Eastern North America, including MarylandNative Shrub with Flowers, Berries, and Wildlife ValueAmerican Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis) is a deciduous native shrub that produces broad clusters of white flowers in early summer followed by dark purple-black berries later in the season. The flowers provide resources for visiting pollinators, and the fruit is used by birds and other wildlife.Plants can spread by suckers and are well suited to naturalized plantings, rain gardens, wildlife gardens, and other sites where a colony-forming shrub can be accommodated.Growing Conditions Light: Full sun to part sun Hardiness Zones: 3–9 Mature Height: About 5–12 feet under typical garden conditions Bloom: Early summer Fruit: Late summer into fall Moisture: Average to moist What You'll ReceiveA live American Elderberry plant in the size selected above. Plant height and seasonal appearance vary naturally.Arrival SupportUnpack promptly after delivery. If there is a problem with your order on arrival, contact us within 24 hours and include clear photos so we can help.ShippingCheck agricultural restrictions to confirm this plant can be shipped from Maryland to your state.Ideal Shipping Temperature: up to 85°F.