American elder (Sambucus canadensis)
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Type
Deciduous
Status
Native
Edible fruit/nut tree?
YES
Names
Latin (scientific) name: Sambucus canadensis
Common English name: American elder
Other names:
French name: Sureau blanc
Habitat
No information available
Other notes
Only the blue or purple berries of elderberry are edible
Hardiness zone(s)
3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
- Zone 0
- Zone 1
- Zone 2
- Zone 3
- Zone 4
- Zone 5
- Zone 6
- Zone 7
- Zone 8
- Zone 9
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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