Sambucus pubens

Red non-edible fruit in spikes.

Sambucus pubens

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Common Name northern elderberry
Landscape Zone LZ2
Firewise Rating AT RISK Firewise (3)
Urban Use Low
Invasive No
Native Yes
Utility Use Yes
Ladder Potential without Pruning Yes
Cold Hardiness Zone 4
Heat Tolerance Zone 6
Sun Exposure Full Sun
Soil pH Acidic
Tolerance to Poorly Drained Soils Medium
Salt Tolerance No
Drought Resistance Medium
Pest Resistance Medium
Growth Rate Fast
Plant Form Vase
Plant Height Mature Size in feet 8
Plant Height Mature Size in meters 2.4
Trunk Size Multi-stem >= 6
Bark Smooth
Leaf Arrangement Alternate
Leaf Persistance Deciduous
Leaf Color Green None
Leaf Type Compound
Leaf Surface Glabrous
Leaf Characteristics Papery-thin

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