Red Elderberry - Sambucus pubens
Red Elderberry
Red Elderberry
Red Elderberry
Red Elderberry
Common Name: 
Red Elderberrry
Latin Name: 
Sambucus pubens
Current Height: 
2ft
Cost: 
$25 delivered
Eventual Size at Maturity: 
Height- 6ft Spread- 6ft
Space Requirements: 
At least 3ft from paved surfaces and buildings
Form: 
Multi-stemmed shrub, often broad and rounded, with branches that spread and arch
Growth Rate: 
Fast
Tolerates Standing Water: 
No
Light Required: 
Full Sun
Fall Colour: 
Bright yellow
Flowers: 
Large clusters of small, white flowers cover the whole plant in early summer
Fruit: 
Clusters of bright red berries are produced in late summer through early fall
Shrub Tips: 
A potential show piece shrub with room and full sun. Can be planted by itself or in small groups. Prefers a wetter environment than the elderberry