Description

An impressive tree or large garden shrub with dense green foliage; creamy, butter yellow flowers in spring and summer give way to edible fruit that is loved by wildlife; will tolerate a wide range of soils; great for shrub borders or screens

Landscape Attributes

Mexican Elderberry is a multi-stemmed deciduous tree with a more or less rounded form. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.

Mexican Elderberry is recommended for the following landscape applications;

Planting & Growing

Mexican Elderberry will grow to be about 30 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 20 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 3 feet from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 30 years.

This tree does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This species is native to parts of North America.