Sambucus canadensis ‘Ranch’
Sambucus canadensis 'Ranch' produces delicious black berries on more compact plants.
Sambucus canadensis ‘Ranch’ is a North American native elderberry bred for its reliable yield of medium sized, delicious, edible, black berries. White flowers bloom in clusters in spring followed by the berries in the fall. A very hardy, fast growing shrub to 6 feet tall but more compact than other cultivars. Partially self-fruiting but appreciates another variety close by to improve yield. More sun produces more berries. Use the fruit in jams, jellies, pies, wines, and syrup. Attracts hummingbirds and bees.
Common Name: Elderberry - [Fall Citrus Pre-Order]
Family: Adoxaceae (The Viburnum family)
Zone Hardiness: 3-9
Light: Full Sun Part Sun Part Shade
Height: 4-6'
Width: 3-5'
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Secondary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Class: Deciduous
Type: Shrub
Bloom Time: Spring
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries: Black
Benefits: Bees Hummingbirds Butterflies
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: Yes
Native Habitat: Along water courses and in moist woodlands.
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