Semez le sureau du Canada à l’automne à l’extérieur, ou au printemps après une stratification froide et humide des graines.
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Shrub
Viburnaceae
Native fruit-bearing shrubs
American Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis)
Sambucus canadensis
Native flowering shrub with fragrant white blooms and dark berries valued by wildlife.
Quantity
Minimum 25 seeds
Exposure
Full sun to partial shade
Hardiness
3 to 8
Difficulty level
Low
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Family
Viburnaceae
Genus
Sambucus
Species
canadensis
Cultivar
Type
Shrub
Cycle
Perennial
American Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis) is a generous native shrub known for its large clusters of fragrant white flowers, lush compound foliage, and dark purple berry clusters. Its summer bloom attracts many pollinators, while its decorative fruits extend seasonal interest into autumn. Its rapid growth, bushy habit, and excellent adaptation to Canadian climates make it an outstanding choice for natural hedges, edible landscapes, and ecological gardens that support biodiversity.
American Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis) prefers rich, moist to wet soils and locations ranging from full sun to partial shade. It performs especially well in shoreline plantings, woodland edges, and rain gardens where moisture remains consistent. Across Quebec and Canada, this hardy shrub requires little maintenance once established. Regular watering during the first years and spring compost applications encourage vigorous growth. Its root system also helps stabilize soils in natural landscapes.
American Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis) provides important ecological value by supporting bees, butterflies, birds, and other wildlife. Its flowers and berries have long been used in traditional preparations such as syrups, jellies, and preserves after proper processing. It combines naturally with serviceberry, black chokeberry, viburnums, and dogwoods to create biodiversity-rich hedgerows. This shrub brings together ornamental beauty, food value, and ecological importance in sustainable gardens.
Planting guide
From planting to establishment.
Planting depth
5 mm
Spacing / density
1,5 à 2 m (5 à 6,5 pi)
Establishment temperature
20 to 22 °C (68 to 72 °F)
Establishment time
15 to 20 days after dormancy is broken; seed preparation may take several months
Best planting time
Automne ou printemps
Propagation
Seeds after stratification or stem cuttings.
Growing method
Semez les graines à l’automne ou au printemps après une stratification froide afin de lever leur dormance. Déposez-les dans un substrat riche et humide, puis maintenez une humidité constante jusqu’à la germination. Installez les jeunes plants au soleil ou à la mi-ombre dans un sol riche, frais à humide.
Soil and care
The right conditions.
Exposure
Full sun to partial shade
Soil pH
Acidic to neutral
Hardiness zone
3 to 8
Minimum temperature
-40 °C (-40 °F)
Watering
Regular
Soil type
Loamy to clay, moist soil
Fertilization
Spring compost
Seasonal care
Maintain moisture, remove dead branches, and lightly prune as needed.
Container growing
A controlled environment.
Recommended pot size
45 à 60 cm (18 à 24 po)
La culture en pot du sureau du Canada est possible dans un très grand contenant profond rempli d’un terreau riche en matière organique. Maintenez le substrat frais à humide et placez le pot au soleil ou à la mi-ombre. Un arrosage régulier est important durant les périodes chaudes. Comme cet arbuste devient imposant, prévoyez suffisamment d’espace et taillez-le au besoin pour contrôler son développement.
Bloom and dimensions
The complete profile.
Flower color
White
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Deciduous
Growth rate
Fast
Bloom period
June
Fruiting
Dark purple berries in clusters
Maximum height
3 m
Maximum width
3 m
Harvest
August to September
Garden associations
What to plant with it.
Good companions
Serviceberry, black chokeberry, nannyberry, red-osier dogwood
Avoid planting with
Lavender, santolina, rockrose, yucca
Hedge, edible garden, pollinators, natural garden
From the garden to inspiration.
Canada elderberry is ideal for an edible garden or ecological hedge. Its flowers can be made into cordial or fritters, while fully ripe berries should be cooked before being used in jellies, preserves, syrups and sauces. Never use the leaves, stems or unripe fruit.
Frequently asked questions
Everything toknow.
Oui. Les baies mûres peuvent être consommées après cuisson ou transformation. Évitez de consommer les baies vertes ainsi que les autres parties de la plante.
Le sureau du Canada préfère un sol riche, frais à humide et bien drainé. Il tolère différents types de sols lorsqu’ils conservent suffisamment d’humidité.
Oui. Ses grandes fleurs attirent les abeilles et plusieurs autres insectes pollinisateurs.
Oui. Le sureau du Canada est excellent pour la biodiversité : ses fleurs nourrissent les pollinisateurs et ses fruits constituent une source de nourriture pour plusieurs oiseaux.
Its strengths, naturally.
Not recommended for pets
Pets
Attracts or supports pollinating insects
Pollinators
Plants that attract butterflies
Butterflies
