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Johns Black Elderberry
Scientific Name: Sambucus canadensis 'Johns'
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 6'-10'
- W: 6'-8'
planting zones
- 3a-9b
Johns Black Elderberry plant details
Johns Black Elderberry is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring cream and white flowers emerge followed by black and purple fruit. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Johns Black Elderberry
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: adoxaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
- Flowers: cream and white blooms in spring
- Uses: edible
GROWING CONDITIONS for Johns Black Elderberry
- USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Forestfarm
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How to Grow Johns Black Elderberry
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
- cream
Wildlife
- birds
- bees
Fruit
- purple
- black
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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aka Sambucus nigra 'Black Lace', Sambucus nigre 'Eva Black Lace', Black Lace Elderberry, Black Lace™ European Elderberry
Plant Type
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Zones
4a-8b
Size
Height: 6'-8'
Width: 6'-8'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
4a-10b
Size
Height: 12'-20'
Width: 6'-15'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
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Zones
4a-10b
Size
Height: 10'-15'
Width: 6'-12'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 4'
- sun
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Zones
5a-10b
Size
Height: 6'-8'
Width: 6'-8'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - regular
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