Elderberry - 18-24"

Elderberry - Sambucus Canadensis
Grows 5-12 feet tall and 10 feet wide under optimal conditions. 
 
Thrives in sun and moist soil, often found near water. It produces white, fragrant flowers from late June to early August and dark purple berries from July to September that are edible when cooked, but may be poisonous when raw. The plant is an moderate source of food and habitat for wildlife.
 
Elderberry grows in well-drained, acid or alkaline soils with full sun to part shade. It forms colonies through root suckers. There are many ways to prune unless using the shrub for naturalizing an area. Late winter pruning options include pruning out dead or weakened stems, shortening one-year stems, or cutting back to the ground to rejuvenate. For maintaining the best foliage and habit, a hard spring pruning is recommended. It can tolerate moderate drought and moderate flooding. It is also tolerant of road salt.