Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Viburnaceae

Genus:

Sambucus

Species:

Sambucus adnata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

400 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

white

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

★★★☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, butterflies

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

30–60 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 2–3 months to break dormancy; germination occurs in spring under moist conditions.

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