Red elderberry can be found in shady or open forested areas, along streams, and other moist sites. The bark, buds, and ripened berries are eaten by deer, squirrels, birds, and various other wildlife.
Classification: Perennial Key Characteristics: Red berries Light Requirements: Shade Water Requirements: Dry to somewhat moist. Ease of Growing: Easy Growth Rate: Rapid Bloom Time: Middle bloom Spreads: Suckers Type of support: (Wildlife, pollinator, beneficial insects, riparian) Edible: The seeds of the berries from this plant are poisonous but the fruit can be eaten raw or cooked. Mature Height: 20 feet Mature Width: 6 feet
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