Sambucus canadensis 'Adams' - Adams Elderberry

Adams Elderberry is a native deciduous shrub with a dense rounded habit and bright but deep green foliage.  Its flattened clusters of creamy white flowers bloom in early summer and are followed by edible blue-black berries. Grows best in moist, humusy well-drained soils.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: High Maintenance.  No serious pests or diseases.  Some susceptibility to canker, powdery mildew, leaf spot, borers, spider mites and aphids.  Old wood may be damaged in high winds  or heavy snow.  Prune root suckers to avoid colonizing unless allowing naturalization.  Prune in late winter to rejuvenate habit as needed.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Group Plantings or Specimen Tree, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Gardens, Privacy Screen, and  Shade Tree

COMPANION PLANTS: Ornamental Onion, Loosestrife, Flowering Dogwood

IMAGE: Prides Corner, Sambucus canadensis Adams

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.