Common Elder

Sambucus canadensis
Common Elder
Common Elder
Common Elder
Type: 
Tree - small
Height (low): 
8
Height (high): 
10
Distribution: 
widespread
Habitat: 
Moist or dry fertile soils in meadows, swamps, woods, fields; acid-neutral
Features: 
Dark purple berry cluster in late summer; often top heavy. Suckers profusely. Flat-topped flower cluster. *(bd) *(bf)*(w)
Availability: 
trade
Flower Season: 
spring
Flower Color: 
green-white
Fall Color: 
yellow-green