American Elderberry Sambucus canadensis 100 Seeds

Sambucus canadensis, commonly known as American elderberry, is a vigorous, multi-stemmed deciduous shrub native to eastern and central North America, where it thrives in moist lowlands, forest edges, and along stream banks. Reaching heights of 2 to 4 meters, it forms broad, arching clumps covered in compound leaves composed of five to eleven sharply serrated leaflets, giving the plant a lush, textured appearance throughout the growing season. In early to mid-summer, Sambucus canadensis bursts into bloom with large, flat-topped clusters of tiny, creamy-white flowers that emit a light, sweet fragrance and attract a wide range of pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. By late summer, these blossoms give way to heavy drooping clusters of small, glossy black to dark purple berries, which provide essential food for many species of birds and mammals. The fruit is also prized by humans for making preserves, wines, syrups, and herbal remedies, thanks to its rich