Adams American Elder
Sambucus canadensis 'Adams'
$58.00
A large, vigorous shrub with attractive clusters of small, white flowers in spring followed by large, edible purplish-black berries, good for jams and wine, quite coarse in winter; very adaptable, survives with minimal care but tends to sucker
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Note: Each live plant is unique and may differ from the photo while maintaining its beauty. Plants come in a plastic pot; other items in images are not included.
Landscape Qualities
but it's also valued for its edible qualities. The large round sweet berries are most often used in the following ways: Preserves; Wine-Making.
Planting and Growing
Adams American Elder will grow to be about 10 feet tall at maturity, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 30 years. This variety requires a different selection of the same species growing nearby in order to set fruit., with a spread of 12 feet. It tends to be a little leggy, with a typical clearance of 2 feet from the ground
This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations
Plant Facts
Prefers full sun to partial shade
Keep moisture level dry to moist
Mature Size 10'Hx12'W
Flowers are cream with soft fragrance
Flowers in early summer
Sweet fruit used for preserves; wine
Harvest from late summer to early fall
Attracts birds
Fall color yellow
Zone 3a
Likes average to moist soil
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