American elder (Sambucus canadensis)
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Deciduous
Native
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Latin (scientific) name: Sambucus canadensis
Common English name: American elder
Other names:
French name: Sureau blanc
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Only the blue or purple berries of elderberry are edible
3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
A hardiness zone is a geographically defined area where a given plant is capable of growing. Hardiness zones are based largely on climate, particularly minimum temperatures. Zone 0 covers the harshest areas in Canada for plant species. Higher numbers represent more temperate areas.
For more information on plant hardiness zones in Canada, visit Natural Resources Canada.
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