Sambucus canadensis
Sambucus canadensis
- Native to:
- Belize | Bolivia | Canada | MB, NB, NS, ON, PE, QC | Colombia | Costa Rica | El Salvador | Guatemala | Honduras | Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest | Panamá | Peru | Prince Edward I.
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Viburnaceae
- Genus:
- Sambucus
- Species:
- Sambucus canadensis
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Tree , Shrub
- Height:
- 400 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Colors:
- white
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Reported Fauna Sightings
Moths:Fall webworm (Hyphantria cunea) Butterflies:Silver-spotted Skipper (Epargyreus clarus)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, butterflies, small mammals
- Fragrant:
- Yes
- Fall Color:
- red, purple
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 30–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require cold stratification for 60-90 days; germination is often slow and irregular.
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ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C for 3 months, then place @ 4C for 3 months.