American Black Elderberry - Tree of Music

Famous in Europe and North Africa for a long time, black elderberries were once thought to ward off evil spirits and cure diseases. We don’t know about evil spirits, but in the U.S., black elderberries are recognized as a ‘superfruit” because of their multiple health benefits.

All parts of the elderberry are considered valuable healing plants in folk medicines. They help fight colds and flu, lower cholesterol, and reduce cancer risk.

Because of its multiple benefits, American Black Elderberry is sold in the form of powder, pill, juice, syrup, gummy, etc. The flowers are the mildest part of the plant and are prepared as tea to break dry fevers and stimulate perspiration.

Aside from medicine, Sambucus canadensis are used to make arrow shafts, combs, flute, dyes for basketry, and much more. Despite its many advantages, the plant is not palatable during all seasons and receives limited browsing in the spring as compared to late summer and fall.

Key Information for American Black Elderberry Bush (3-4 Foot) (Sambucus canadensis):

• 📏Size: Sambucus canadensis, also known as American elderberry, typically grows to be 6-12 feet tall and 6-12 feet wide.
• 🍂Foliage: The leaves are opposite, pinnate, and have 5-9 leaflets. They are dark green and slightly toothed.
• 🌼Flowers & Fruit: The plant produces clusters of small white or pinkish flowers in the spring, which are followed by clusters of small black berries in the summer.
• ↕️Growth Habit: American elderberry is a deciduous shrub that has a spreading habit.
• ☀️Sunlight: It prefers full sun to partial shade.
• 🪨Soil: The plant can tolerate a wide range of soil types, but prefers moist, well-draining soil.
• 🗺️Hardiness: It is hardy in USDA zones 3-9.
• 🧪pH Level: It is adaptable to a range of pH levels.
• 🌳Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring to remove any dead or damaged wood and to control the size of the shrub.
• 🐛Pests & Disease: American elderberry is relatively disease and pest resistant, but can be susceptible to powdery mildew and insect pests such as aphids and spider mites.

Pollination of American Black Elderberry Bush (3-4 Foot) (Sambucus canadensis):

Sambucus canadensis (elderberry) is a deciduous shrub that is native to North America. It is primarily pollinated by insects, including bees, flies, and butterflies. Elderberry flowers are usually white or light pink in color and have a strong fragrance that attracts pollinators. The flowers are hermaphroditic, meaning they have both male and female reproductive organs, which makes self-pollination possible, but cross-pollination by insects is still necessary for optimal fruit set. The fruit of elderberry is a small, dark berry that is commonly used in jams, jellies, and syrups.

Fertilization

It is generally recommended to wait to fertilize a bare root plant until it has been established in the ground and is actively growing. This can vary depending on the type of plant and the growing conditions, but it is generally best to wait at least a few weeks to a few months after planting.

During the first year, you should focus on providing the plant with the right amount of water, sunlight and soil to help it become established. Once the plant has become established and is actively growing, you can begin to fertilize it.

You can use a balanced, all-purpose fertilizer or one that is specifically formulated for the type of plant you have. Be sure to follow the instructions on the fertilizer package and apply it at the recommended rate.

It is also important to note that over-fertilizing can be harmful to plants, so it's always best to error on the side of caution and start with a lower amount of fertilizer and increase as needed.

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