Plants in genus sambucus
Sambucus canadensis 'York'
Sambucus canadensis 'York' is an American native cultivar that produces large, purplish-black berries high in vitamin C. It grows 10-12 feet tall and is cold and heat-hardy, thriving in USDA zones 3 to 9.
Sambucus canadensis 'Adams'
Sambucus canadensis 'Adams' is a North American native shrub known for its medicinal berries rich in vitamin C. It grows 8-10 feet tall and wide, flowering on old wood and thriving in sunny locations. This plant is self-fruitful but benefits from cross-pollination, and it is both cold and heat-hardy.
Sambucus nigra 'Aurea'
Sambucus nigra 'Aurea' is a fast-growing deciduous shrub with yellow to golden-green foliage and fragrant clusters of star-shaped florets. It produces red drupes in fall, which are edible and have medicinal uses. This shrub is heat and cold-hardy, growing 8-10 feet tall, and prefers full sun with moist, well-drained soil.
Sambucus canadensis 'Ranch'
Sambucus canadensis 'Ranch' is a compact variety of the native American Elderberry, known for its anti-viral properties and use in wines and preserves. It features tropical-looking foliage and attracts butterflies and beneficial insects. The plant grows 5-6 feet tall and wide, producing berries in late summer, and is hardy in USDA zones 3-9.
Sambucus canadensis 'Blonde Envy'
Sambucus canadensis 'Blonde Envy' is a US native shrub with brilliant yellow foliage and clusters of tiny white flowers in late summer. It forms a large clump up to 6 feet tall and 8 feet wide, producing purple fruit that supports wildlife. This maintenance-free perennial thrives in full sun and moist soil.
Sambucus canadensis
Sambucus canadensis is a fast-growing, adaptable shrub with decorative spring flowers and fall fruit. It reaches up to 12 feet in height and 10 feet in spread, with tropical dark green foliage. The plant is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds and provides edible and medicinal fruit and flowers. It thrives in full sun with moist, well-drained soil.
Sambucus nigra 'Chocolate Marzipan'
Sambucus nigra 'Chocolate Marzipan' is a striking shrub known for its large, black foliage and fragrant white flowers. This plant can grow up to 12 feet tall and wide, making it a substantial presence in any garden. The flowers, which bloom in large cymes, have a marzipan scent and are followed by attractive purple racemes. It thrives in moist, rich soils and can tolerate a range of sun exposures. While the leaf color may fade in intense heat, it maintains a dark, dramatic appearance.