How much sunlight does my American Black Elderberry need?

American Black Elderberry requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Is American Black Elderberry toxic to cats, dogs, or children?

American Black Elderberry is not safe to consume . If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222 , or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

What type of soil should I use for my American Black Elderberry?

American Black Elderberry is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture . A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.

Should I fertilize my American Black Elderberry?

American Black Elderberry should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year , whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

What is the growth pattern for American Black Elderberry?

American Black Elderberry will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

Can American Black Elderberry be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone American Black Elderberry can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-9b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Q: Is American Black Elderberry easy to care for?

American Black Elderberry is generally easy to care for , though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my American Black Elderberry?

American Black Elderberry prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Also known as

Elderberry, Canada elderberry and Common elderberry

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Sambucus canadensis

Genus

Sambucus

Family

Adoxaceae

Order

Dipsacales

How to care for American Black Elderberry

Water

How often to water your American Black Elderberry

American Black Elderberry needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Light

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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for American Black Elderberry in your home

Light needs and placement for plant American Black Elderberry: 1ft from a window

American Black Elderberry love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

American Black Elderberry does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of American Black Elderberry in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize American Black Elderberry

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for American Black Elderberry: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your American Black Elderberry after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

American Black Elderberry is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

Fertilizer

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors