Sambucus canadensis ‘Laciniata’
Care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
- Common name
- American elderberry
- Plant type
- Bush shrub
- Growth habit
- Upright
- Light
- Full sun
- Watering
- Medium
- Temperature
- Warm
- Humidity
- Moderate
- Propagation
- Cutting
- Native range
- Eastern North America wetlands
- Toxic to pets
- Toxic
- Toxic to people
- Toxic
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- collectors
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What Sambucus canadensis 'Laciniata' is
Sambucus canadensis 'Laciniata' is a shrub that stands upright in your garden. Its foliage is what sets it apart from the common species, with leaflets that appear cut or fringed at the edges.
This shrub prefers a spot in full sun where it can drink up plenty of water. It brings a refined texture to the landscape while staying true to its origins in the wetlands of its home range.
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All parts of the plant contain cyanogenic glycosides, which can cause illness if ingested.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI. Not veterinary or medical advice — check with a professional before letting a pet or a child near an unfamiliar plant.
People and Sambucus canadensis 'Laciniata'
How our relationship with this plant has changed over time.
- Pre-colonial
Native roots
Indigenous populations gathered elderberry fruits and flowers from wetlands across Eastern North America for food and medicinal traditions.
- 19th century
Introduction to gardens
The unique, dissected leaf shape of 'Laciniata' began to appear in nursery catalogs as gardeners sought to include more structural variety in their plantings.
- Present day
Modern cultivation
You likely find this plant useful for filling damp, sunny corners of the yard. Growers propagate it today by taking cuttings to ensure the lace-leaf trait remains consistent.
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Species and cultivars from the same genus, straight out of the reference catalogue.
Frequently asked about Sambucus canadensis 'Laciniata'
Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Sambucus canadensis 'Laciniata'?
Sambucus canadensis 'Laciniata' is a named cultivar of Sambucus canadensis. Commonly known as American elderberry, a bush shrub, and with a upright growth habit. Native to Eastern North America wetlands.
How do you care for Sambucus canadensis 'Laciniata'?
Reference care guidance for Sambucus canadensis 'Laciniata': full sun light, medium watering, warm temperatures, and moderate humidity. Collectors on collecto.rs will refine this as more public specimens are added.
How rare is Sambucus canadensis 'Laciniata'?
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