Sambucus nigra subsp. Canadensis - Great native for people and wildlife. Forms a small thicket or grove-type effect. Hollow wood breaks easily. Used for whistles, beads, crafts. Flowers made into tea, fritters. Fruit used for jelly, wine. WARNING - toxic until thoroughly cooked. Fruits also used for producing a rose dye, while the leaves make a green dye. Tolerates some drought but at the expense of fruits.
Full Sun - Part Shade
Regular water - Moist soil
10’ - 20’ tall x 12’ - 20’ wide, spreading.
Attracts pollinators. Fruits attract birds.
Sambucus nigra subsp. Canadensis - Great native for people and wildlife. Forms a small thicket or grove-type effect. Hollow wood breaks easily. Used for whistles, beads, crafts. Flowers made into tea, fritters. Fruit used for jelly, wine. WARNING - toxic until thoroughly cooked. Fruits also used for producing a rose dye, while the leaves make a green dye. Tolerates some drought but at the expense of fruits.
Full Sun - Part Shade
Regular water - Moist soil
10’ - 20’ tall x 12’ - 20’ wide, spreading.
Attracts pollinators. Fruits attract birds.
