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‘Adams’ American Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis ‘Adams’) is a productive native shrub valued for its large clusters of creamy white flowers, heavy yields of dark purple berries, and outstanding ecological benefits. Native to eastern North America, American elderberry performs exceptionally well in Hudson Valley and New York landscapes, where it functions as both a beautiful ornamental shrub and a highly useful edible plant.
In late spring to early summer, ‘Adams’ produces broad, flat-topped clusters of fragrant white flowers that are highly attractive to pollinators. These blooms mature into abundant clusters of deep purple-black berries in late summer, prized for syrups, jams, wines, and medicinal uses when properly prepared. The bold, pinnate foliage creates a lush, naturalistic presence throughout the growing season, making this shrub especially effective in wildlife gardens and riparian settings.
Well suited to Hudson Valley residential landscapes, ‘Adams’ American Elderberry thrives in full sun to part shade and adapts well to moist soils, making it ideal for rain gardens, low areas, hedgerows, and naturalized plantings. Its fast growth, dependable fruiting, and strong wildlife value make it a cornerstone plant for native-forward edible landscapes and restoration-inspired gardens..
Availability: 50
‘Adams’ American Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis ‘Adams’) is a productive native shrub valued for its large clusters of creamy white flowers, heavy yields of dark purple berries, and outstanding ecological benefits. Native to eastern North America, American elderberry performs exceptionally well in Hudson Valley and New York landscapes, where it functions as both a beautiful ornamental shrub and a highly useful edible plant.
In late spring to early summer, ‘Adams’ produces broad, flat-topped clusters of fragrant white flowers that are highly attractive to pollinators. These blooms mature into abundant clusters of deep purple-black berries in late summer, prized for syrups, jams, wines, and medicinal uses when properly prepared. The bold, pinnate foliage creates a lush, naturalistic presence throughout the growing season, making this shrub especially effective in wildlife gardens and riparian settings.
Well suited to Hudson Valley residential landscapes, ‘Adams’ American Elderberry thrives in full sun to part shade and adapts well to moist soils, making it ideal for rain gardens, low areas, hedgerows, and naturalized plantings. Its fast growth, dependable fruiting, and strong wildlife value make it a cornerstone plant for native-forward edible landscapes and restoration-inspired gardens..
