Elderberry

Used extensively in Indian cultures. Fruits are very high in Vitamin C.



Casual settings, wetland edge or screen plant. Rain gardens and bioswales. Long bloom period.

Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water.



Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray

Many would consider this plant weedy: it does self seed and spread via rhizomes. It's wood is weak; stems break easily. Use where these characteristics do not matter. Prune to help it keep reasonable is size and shape. Cut to the ground periodically to make more bushy and form a screen. Clonal: sends up shoots in the vicinity.

Fruits popular with birds.

Disturbed wetland edges, wet roadsides, etc.

• Showy flowers, Showy fruits, Interesting foliage
• Flowers attract many pollinators.