American Elderberry is a hardy shrub that produces a berry that is rich in antioxidants due to its high content of polyphenols and contains a higher concentration of vitamin C than the orange! To create hedging, Plant approx. 3 or 4 feet apart.
The berries can be used to make jellies, jams, syrup, juice, fruit bars, and are popular as a dehydrated fruit.
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Bloom Season |
Spring/ summer |
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Colour |
white flowering /black berry |
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Light |
Full sun - Part shade |
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Spacing |
6ft (2m) |
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Spread |
5-12ft |
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Height |
5-12ft |
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Hardiness Zone |
3-9 |
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Attributes |