Red Elderberry | Sambucus racemosa - Benton Soil And Water Conservation District

Red Elderberry | Sambucus racemosa

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Shrub with white flowers and red berries. Berries are not edible.

Plant Details

Habitats	Upland Prairie and Savanna, Riparian Forests, Bottomland Forests, Mixed Hardwood-Conifer Forest or Woodland
Habitat Notes	Forests and streambanks.
Mature Height	20’
Shade Preference	full sun, part shade, full shade
Soil Tolerance	Moist soils
Special Uses	Attracts insects, bees and butterflies; Attracts birds; Attracts hummingbirds; Ornamental; Deer resistant

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Upland Prairie and Savanna

Upland prairies or open grasslands are among the most threatened ecosystems in Oregon. Historically, they occurred across the Willamette Valley and are vegetated by perennial grasses and annual or…

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Riparian Forests

Riparian areas are defined by NRCS as ecosystems that occur along waterways and water bodies. They serve as the transition between aquatic and terrestrial zones.

Bottomland Forests

Bottomland forests are generally used to describe forests which are comprised of both hardwood and softwood tree species that occur on low-elevation, alluvial floodplains or lower terraces of rivers…

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Mixed Hardwood-Conifer Forest or Woodland

Mixed hardwoods and conifers characterize this habitat which is widespread in western Oregon in the medium elevations of the hills of the Coast Range. Precipitation is higher in this habitat than in…