How to grow Common Elderberry

Sambucus canadensis

Harvesting Common elderberry

Do not confuse this plant with Sambucus racemosa ssp pubens which is toxic.

How long does Common elderberry take to grow?

These estimates for how long Common elderberry takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

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Common elderberry Folklore & Trivia

The native Americans used the bark, berries, and flowers of this elderberry medically.1 However some parts are considered toxic.2

Other names for Common elderberry

American elder, Golden elderberry

Footnotes

1 Doctors Char

2 Poisonous Plants

3 Missouri Botanical Garden

4 Landscaping for Bluebirds

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