Large, upright deciduous shrub produces dark black elderberries.  Attractive to wildlife.  Fruits can be used to make jams and jellies, or for medicinal purposes.

Sun: Full sun to light shade.

Soil: Grows best in medium to wet soils.

Water: Because their roots grow close to the soil's surface, elderberries should be watered deeply and thoroughly the first year after planting.

Zone: 4 to 7.

Height/Spread: Spreads by root suckers. Can be pruned to be a shrub at 10’ or will grow into 20 foot tree in ideal conditions.

Height: 8-20’