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Pacific Red Elderberry (Sambucus racemosa var. racemosa) is a native shrub that grows in northern, southern and central California. It is moderately fast growing and moderately long-lived. It grows in an upright form to a height of 18 feet, with active growth during the spring and summer. Flowers are white and striking, and bloom in the mid summer. Leaves are medium green and deciduous. It tends to grow in moist places, at elevations from 0-5900 feet.
Shrub
10 - 20 ft Tall
Upright
Moderate
Winter Deciduous
White, Cream
Summer
Deer resistant
Partial Shade
Low, Moderate
Prefers loamy or clay soils. Grows poorly in sandy soils.
1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Moist places
Douglas-Fir Forest, Northern Coastal Scrub, Forest
Butterflies and moths supported
0 confirmed and 23 likely
Common Gray
Anavitrinella pampinaria
Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus