Sambucus (canadensis)
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Bree A Sands Propagation & Greenhouse Coordinator Greenbelt Native Plant Center 3808 Victory Blvd Staten Island, New York 10314 3476620346 bree.sands@parks.nyc.gov gillyflowernursery.com |
| Family Scientific Name: | Adoxaceae | ||
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| Family Common Name: | Moschatel Family | ||
| Scientific Name: | Sambucus canadensis (L.) Rydb. | ||
| Common Name: | Eastern Black Elderberry | ||
| Species Code: | SAMNCA | ||
| General Distribution: | Eastern North America | ||
| Known Invasiveness: | Non-invasive | ||
| Propagation Goal: | Plants | ||
| Propagation Method: | Seed | ||
| ProductType: | Container (plug) | ||
| Time To Grow: | 120 days | ||
| Target Specifications: | Healthy, vigorous seedlings ready for transplanting | ||
| Propagule Collection: | Seeds are collected in late summer to early fall when berries are mature. Locations in NYC and Hudson Valley | ||
| Propagule Processing: | Remove seeds from berries, rinse to eliminate pulp. | ||
| Pre-Planting Treatments: |
Scarify seeds gently by hand with sandpaper, then soak for 24 hours in water. Mix seeds with moist sand and place in cold-dark conditions for 120 days. Alternatively, the tumbler method can be used: scarify seeds in a tumbler with water and 60/90 grit for 1 hour, followed by a 24-hour soak, then warm moist in a bag of sand for 30 days, and finally cold moist for 60-90 days. |
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| Growing Area Preparation/ Annual Practices for Perennial Crops: |
Prepare well-drained soil in a sunny location. Maintain moisture. | ||
| Length of Establishment Phase: | 30 to 60 days | ||
| Length of Active Growth Phase: | 6 to 8 weeks | ||
| Length of Hardening Phase: | 4 to 6 weeks | ||
| Harvesting, Storage and Shipping: | Can store seeds for >5 years if kept cool and dry. | ||
| Outplanting performance on typical sites: | Outplant seedlings in spring or fall, ensuring they are well-watered during establishment. | ||
| Other Comments: | Fresh seeds may germinate in warm, moist conditions; floating seeds may indicate good viability. Seeds may be sensitive to chlorine. | ||
| References: |
USDA Plants Database. (n.d.). Sambucus nigra L. ssp. canadensis (L.) Rydberg. Retrieved from https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=SANIC2 Dirr, M. A. (2011). Dirr's Encyclopedia of Trees and Shrubs. Timber Press. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. (n.d.). Native Plants for New York State. Retrieved from https://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/49880.html Missouri Botanical Garden. (n.d.). Sambucus canadensis. Retrieved from https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=280108 McClain, W. E., & W. E. (2000). The Elderberry: An Overview of Its Cultivation and Uses. University of North Carolina Press. |
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Citation:
2024. Propagation protocol for production of Container (plug) Sambucus canadensis (L.) Rydb. Plants Greenbelt Native Plant Center Staten Island, New York. In: Native Plant Network. URL: https://NativePlantNetwork.org (accessed 2025/06/08). US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, National Center for Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetic Resources.
