The Plant Bat

Your Friendly Neighborhood Native Plant Nut in Austin, TX

Common name

Common Elderberry

Scientific name Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis
Plant type Shrub
Other Common Names Black Elder, Mexican Elderberry, Common Elder, Elderberry, Tapiro, Sauco
Size L (9' × 8')
Soil moisture Dry, Moist (well drained), Wet
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Soil texture Sand, Loam, Clay (Acid)
Growth behavior Fills in, Self-sows