Known to be toxic - Toxic to mammals if ingested.
Source: Agnieszka Kwiecień Nova
Sambucus racemosa
Red Elderberry
Sureau à grappes
Obsolete Names
coastal red elderberry
European red elder
European red elderberry
Pacific coast red elder
red-berried elder
red-berried elder
scarlet elderberry
sureau rouge
Seeds available at table Vines, Shrubs, Trees
We currently accept seeds for this plant
Bloom colour: White
Bloom period: May - Jun
Max Height: 12.0 feet
Max Width: 10.0 feet (spreads by rhizome)
Light condition:
More than 6 hours of direct sun a day
More than 2 or 3 hours but less than 6 hours of direct sun a day
Soil conditions:
Tolerates medium soil condition
More than 6 hours of direct sun a day
More than 2 or 3 hours but less than 6 hours of direct sun a day
Tolerates medium soil condition
Lifespan:
Perennial
plants that will that come back year after year
Gardener Experience:
Self-seeding
Self-seeding
Landscape uses:
Suitable for shoreline rehabilitation
Can be used as a hedge
Suitable for shoreline rehabilitation
Can be used as a hedge
Ecological Benefits:
Supports hummingbirds
Supports birds
Supports pollinators
Supports hummingbirds
Supports birds
Supports pollinators
Tolerates:
Tolerates juglone conditions
Tolerates transplantation
Tolerates juglone conditions
Tolerates transplantation
Special Features and Considerations:
Plant Location
Native to Ottawa region: Yes
Thrives in Ecozones
- Taiga Plains
- Atlantic Maritime
- Taiga Shield
- Boreal Plains
- Montane Cordillera
- Boreal Shield
- Boreal Cordillera
- Pacific Maritime
- Mixed Wood Plains
Ecological Benefits
Butterflies Supported by Sambucus racemosa
- Melanchra adjuncta (Hitched Arches)
Specialized Bees Supported by Sambucus racemosa
No bee data available for this plant.
Plants that grow in similar conditions, that bloom at the same time.
Complementary Plants
- No complementary plants found.
Substitute For Non-Native Plants
- Sorbaria sorbifolia (False spirea)
- Hydrangea (Hydrangea)
- Euonymus alatus (Burning Bush)
- Astilbe (Astilbe)
- Melilotus albus) (Sweet White Clover)
Sowing Information
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- Sowing depth: Surface sow
- Sow anytime
- Stratification duration: 0 days
- Self-seeding
- Notes: 1.Warm moist stratify 3-4m. 2.Cold moist stratify 3m. 3. Warm moist stratify again.
Harvesting and Seed Sharing
- Harvest start month: June
- Harvesting indicator: Berries are ripen and easily fall off or have fallen off
- Harvesting mean: Squeeze berries to extract seeds, wash with soapy water, rinse throroughly
- Seed viability test: No test needed before donating
- Packaging measure: Six (6) seeds (eyeball)
- Seed storage: Air dry in paper bag or open container, for a few days until crisp, shaking seeds to move them once in a while to prevent molding
- At least one cultivar: Yes, do not donate unless you know source, and there are no known cultivars in your garden or at proximity
- No harvesting video available at this time.
Toxicity Notes
Toxic to mammals if ingested.