Sambucus pubens

Scarlet Elder

Scarlet Elder is a large shrub, with creamy white spring flowers followed by small, scarlet fruit.

	Large ornamental shrub
	Excellent winter interest
	Food and cover for wildlife
	Not tolerant of environmental stresses

Item	Description	On Hand
15944	S3-1 RPM	0
13595	S3-3 RPM	0
15394	S3-3CG RPM	0

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Because Scarlet Elder is not tolerant of most environmental stresses associated with managed landscapes, avoid using it in seasonally flooded areas, in sites exposed to deicing salts, or in sites surrounded by paving or buildings that intensify summer heat. Also, provide Scarlet Elder with water in summer droughts.

Scarlet Elder Growing and Maintenance Tips:

With a minimum of effort, you can prune Scarlet Elder to form small, open-branched trees. Groupings of artfully pruned plants add a great deal of structural interest to the winter woodland landscape. Scarlet Elder produces flowers and fruits earlier than its better-known relative, American Elder (S. canadensis). The two can be grown together, the bright red berries of scarlet elder mingling with American Elder's flat-topped clusters of creamy white flowers.