Elderberry

 

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expbul1a  $1.50

expbul1a  2-3 foot bare root seedling

 

*      Full sun/part shade

*      Zone:  3-9

expbul1a  Height:  6-10 feet

expbul1a  Spread:  8-12 feet, round bush to oval shrubby tree

expbul1a  Moderate growth rate

expbul1a  Prefers moist, rich soil – sandy or loamy

expbul1a  Drought tolerant

expbul1a  White flowers in late June – early July

*      Purplish-black berries reach peak in September

 expbul1a Edible, but berries need to be cooked; good for jellies, jams, syrup, pies, wine

expbul1a  Good windbreak shrub

expbul1a  Native

 

expbul1a  Wildlife value: Used for shelter and food by birds and mammals

 

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