Native Elderberry Strawberry Bears at a young age

Bears at a young age

Harvest your own fresh figs

Pale green summer foliage turns yellow in the fall

Fall-blooming shade tolerant shub native to eastern North America

Naturally pest and disease resistant

Native Elderberry Strawberry Bears at a young ageSambucus canadensis, native to North America. Fruit is good for syrups and tonics and wines, however its best to not eat the fruit raw. Can use two natives for pollination or one native and any other elderberry. Up to 12'. Can grow in full sun or shade. A wide variety of birds and small mammals also love these fruit. Butterflies and other insects are attracted to the blooms, as are hummingbirds. Host plant to our largest moth, the cecropia.