Non-native plants this species can replace:
Common Name
Red elderberry
Scarlet elder
Plant Form
Shrubs & Small Trees
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
20.0
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8
Commercially available
Yes
Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF):
Additional Info
Rocky forests, boulder fields, and clearings. Common at middle to high elevations in the mountains; infrequent to rare at low elevations\ in the mountains and on north-facing boulder fields along the Potomac River in Loudoun and Fairfax counties.
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Shade
Moisture Requirements
Wet
Moist
Dry
Nurseries that may carry live plant
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