Sambucus racemosa

Red Elderberry

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Deciduous shrub with striking red berry clusters and pinnate foliage. Native to temperate zones, used ornamentally. Caution: raw berries toxic.
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Plant Details

Common Name Red Elderberry
Family Adoxaceae
Genus Sambucus
Species Racemosa
Origin Northern Hemisphere
Blooming Spring to early summer, followed by red berries in late summer
Leaf Color Green turning yellow/orange in autumn
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, moist but well-drained loam; tolerates clay and sandy soils

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Watering

Regular watering during establishment; drought tolerant once mature; avoid waterlogging

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers full sun for best flowering and fruiting; tolerates partial shade

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Fertilization

Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring before growth starts

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Pruning

Prune after flowering or in late winter to remove dead wood and shape shrub

Pest Control Aphid Leafhopper Scale Insect

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 2 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 7 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
-4° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2000 – 50000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
10 – 250
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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