Native Texas Elderberry

Sambucus canadensis

Deciduous  Perennial 

Grows  10 -12 ft tall

Common elderberry is a deciduous shrub that branches out about 12ft. 

Elder will tolerate many different soils but like rich and slightly acidic and damp but well drained soil.  

Plant size will be 12” - 18” inches

Why you want this plant 

• Berries are edible when cooked and are used in jams, jellies, pie wines and cordials

• Flower are edible as well and are used in fritters, teas or elderflower champagne and wines

• Traditionally used medicinally for flu, coughs and respiratory problems 

• Used also as a dye plant and for basketry, flutes and whistles and arrows

• Provides nesting and food for around 50 bird species 

• Supports pollinators and bees

• Recent applications are used for skin care, brain health and blood sugar regulation

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Common Elderberry is deciduous shrub that branches out about 12ft.  Historically it has been used medicinally and still is today.  Flowers and fruit make very good jams and syrups.  Elder will tolerate many different soils but like rich and slightly acidic and damp but well drained soil.  

Plant size will be 12” - 18” inches