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American elderberry

Sambucus canadensis

A North American shrub producing clusters of dark purple-black berries used for jams, syrups, and wine.

Family

Adoxaceae

Temperature

15-20°C (absolute 5-25°C)

Rainfall

600-1200mm (absolute 300-4000mm)

Altitude

1500m

Soil pH

6-6.5 (absolute 5.3-7.3)

Soil types

Moist well-drained fertile soils