Elderberry - Adams Elder

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Adams Elder, Sambucus canadensis 'Adams', is a broad rounded shrub with white flowers. It blooms in June, followed by clusters of blue to black berries in August. The berries are excellent for making pies, jam and wine. This deciduous, upright shrub grows to 12' tall and wide. It is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds. Water regularly and do not overwater since it requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings. A vigorous productive plant, it is only partially self-fertile and so needs a pollinator. Fruit set is improved when more than one cultivar is planted. It can tolerate atmospheric pollution. ... get more information

Burning Bush-Bursting Heart The Bursting Heart Burning bush, Euonymus americana 'Bursting Heart', is a unique shrub. In the spring and summer this shrub quietly takes the back seat to other seasonal color. However, in early fall, it draws curious looks with its unique display of fruit. Bumpy, raspberry-red pods hang on the ends of stems and split open to reveal small, smooth, red seeds. If you'll plant this shrub with some room to grow, it will delight you with its fullness and profusion of fall "hearts. " The lower limbs can be removed up to 2' or so and ground covers (foam flower, green and gold, ginger, etc. ) planted to carpet the ground beneath. Grows 4-6'. Native.