Fruit-Elderberry-lacinIata #3
Fruit-Elderberry-lacinIata #3
Cutleaf American Elderberry
Showy flowers and edible fruit
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Cutleaf variety of this sprawling, suckering shrub. Tiny lemon-scented white flowers appear in large flat-topped clusters in June. Flowers give way to clusters of black elderberry fruits in late summer. Fruits of species plants are sometimes used to make jams, jellies, pie filings and elderberry wine. Fruits are attractive to wildlife.
Botanical Name- Sambucus canadensis 'Laciniata'
Pronunciation- sam-BYOO-kus kah-nah-DEN-sis
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width- 8 ft
Mature Height- 8 ft
Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun
Soil Preferences- Average, well-drained soil
Current Size- #3
Bloom Color- White
Bloom Time- Summer
Companion Plants- Solidago rugosa 'Fireworks' (cutleaf vs golden plumes, pollinators)
Fauna Attracted- Bees, pollinating flies, fruit-eating birds
Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin -
Yearly Care Instructions- Prune in late winter or after flowering; water regularly and fertilize lightly.
Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to remove old stems and encourage fresh growth.
Fertilization Instructions- Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; moderate feeding need. Improve clay soil with compost to encourage fruiting.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Berry-tone
Possible Issues- Borers, powdery mildew
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