Sambucus canadensis 'Maxima'

Latin name: Sambucus canadensis 'Maxima'
Common Name: Canadian Elderberry 'Maxima'
Plant type: Fruit shrub
Shape: Fruit shrub
Botanical family: Adoxaceae

Description

Sambucus canadensis 'Maxima' is an imposing cultivar, renowned for its larger size than other elderberries and its exceptional fruit production. It forms a dense, spectacularly flowering bush with massive umbels that are highly attractive to pollinators. Its berries, rich in antioxidants, are prized for traditional recipes. Perfect for tall fruit hedges, plant screens, or ecological restoration plantings, it combines yield, aesthetics, and natural resistance.

Hardiness Zone: Zone 3

Exposure: Sun to partial shade
Watering: Regular watering
Fertilization: Spring berry fertilizer. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke when planting.
Soil type: Slightly acidic to neutral, cool to moist, well-drained
Minimum temperature: '-34°C

Flowering period: Spring
Flower color: White

Foliage type: Obsolete
Foliage color: Green

Height: 4 to 5 m (13 to 16 feet)
Width: 3.5 m (11.5 ft)
Growth rate: fast

Animaux
Sans danger pour les animaux domestiques

Animaux

Pollinisateurs
Attire ou nourrit les insectes pollinisateurs

Pollinisateurs

Papillons
Fleurs attirant les papillons

Papillons

Cerfs
Peu appétent ou toléré par les cerfs

Cerfs

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