Sambucus canadensis
Care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
- Common name
- American black elderberry
- Plant type
- Bush shrub
- Growth habit
- Upright
- Light
- Partial sun
- Watering
- Medium
- Temperature
- Cool
- Humidity
- Moderate
- Propagation
- Cutting
- Native range
- Eastern North America wetlands
- Toxic to pets
- Toxic
- Toxic to people
- Toxic
- public plants
- 0 public plants
- collectors
- 0 collectors
What Sambucus canadensis is
Sambucus canadensis is an upright shrub that favors the damp ground of Eastern North America. It brings a dense, woody structure to your space.
You will notice its preference for partial sun and consistent moisture. It behaves much like it does in the wild wetlands, needing a steady supply of water to thrive.
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The plant contains cyanogenic glycosides, which can release cyanide when plant tissues are damaged.
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People and Sambucus canadensis
How our relationship with this plant has changed over time.
- Pre-colonial
Indigenous use
For generations, indigenous communities across Eastern North America gathered the plant for traditional uses.
- 18th century
Early botanical study
Early botanists documented the shrub during expeditions through the eastern forests and wetlands.
- 20th century
Horticultural interest
Gardeners began incorporating the shrub into native plant landscapes for its upright habit and seasonal yield.
- Present day
Modern cultivation
You likely grow this plant today from cuttings, focusing on providing the medium moisture it needs in a home garden setting.
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Frequently asked about Sambucus canadensis
Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Sambucus canadensis?
Sambucus canadensis is a species in the Sambucus genus. Commonly known as American black elderberry, a bush shrub, and with a upright growth habit. Native to Eastern North America wetlands.
How do you care for Sambucus canadensis?
Reference care guidance for Sambucus canadensis: partial sun light, medium watering, cool temperatures, and moderate humidity. Collectors on collecto.rs will refine this as more public specimens are added.
How rare is Sambucus canadensis?
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What else is Sambucus canadensis called?
Sambucus canadensis is also known as Sambucus canadensis.
Where can I see real photos of Sambucus canadensis?
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