{"product_id":"sureau-rouge","title":"Red Elderberry","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed Elderberry (\u003cem\u003eSambucus pubens\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast-Growing Wildlife Shrub for Ontario and Eastern Canada (Zones 3–7)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Expert Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Red Elderberry (\u003cem\u003eSambucus pubens\u003c\/em\u003e) is a fast-growing, extremely cold-hardy shrub ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada (Zones 3–7). It typically grows 2–3 ft per year (60–90 cm) and reaches 10–13 ft (3–4 m) at maturity. Best for wildlife gardens, naturalized landscapes, and woodland edges, it offers creamy spring flowers followed by bright red berries and excellent adaptability to a wide range of soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Red Elderberry for Ontario and Eastern Canada?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hardy native shrub that thrives in cold climates while supporting biodiversity and natural landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zone 3 (Ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 3–7)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ornament, natural hedging, wildlife habitat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Showy red berries and spring flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative \/ Non-native:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to Eastern Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt adapts well to:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell-drained soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoist, moderately fertile soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRural and naturalized environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold climates and variable moisture conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTree\/Shrub Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–13 ft (3–4 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Spread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6–7 ft (≈2 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–3 ft per year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 (Ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 3–7)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSun Exposure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePartial shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil Preference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoist, well-drained, adaptable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Needs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate (regular first year)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrought Tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–40+ years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs Red Elderberry Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Red Elderberry if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want fast establishment for natural screening or habitat within 2–3 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have a medium to large yard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou live in Zone 3–7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want ornamental flowers with wildlife-friendly berries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a shrub for natural hedges, woodland edges, or biodiversity planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot ideal if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour yard is very small\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a strictly formal or manicured hedge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are planting too close to foundations or walkways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWildlife habitat and pollinator gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural hedges and screening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoodland or forest-edge planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative plant landscaping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eErosion control and naturalized areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDense branching structure provides cover for wildlife, while flowers and berries attract pollinators and birds. Its fast growth and adaptability make it ideal for natural landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes Red Elderberry Special?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clusters of creamy white flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lush green foliage with developing berries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright red fruit clusters attracting birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong branching structure adds natural texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWinter Survival in Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, Red Elderberry is hardy in Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 3–7 and tolerates typical Canadian winter conditions including snow load and freezing temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst-year tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 2–3 inches of mulch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply before the first hard frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsider wind protection if your site is exposed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Guide for Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest planting time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring (April–June)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly fall (September–October)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6–10 ft from foundations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5–8 ft between plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering (first year):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply once per week for the first growing season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust based on rainfall and soil drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Answers (FAQ)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow fast does Red Elderberry grow in Ontario?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTypically 2–3 ft per year in good conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it cold hardy in Ontario?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is hardy to Zone 3 and performs well in Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 3–7.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need another tree for pollination?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, it produces fruit without requiring another plant, though cross-pollination may improve yield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the roots invasive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Roots are not considered invasive, but allow proper spacing from structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it messy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eModerately—berries may drop and attract birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompare With Similar Trees\/Shrubs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100.107%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 40.8992%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTree\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.6056%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.1473%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Feature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.2102%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 40.8992%;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/red-elderberry\" title=\"Red Elderberry (Sambucus pubens)\"\u003eRed Elderberry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.6056%;\"\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.1473%;\"\u003eRed berries, wildlife value\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.2102%;\"\u003eNatural landscapes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 40.8992%;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/black-elderberry\" title=\"Balck Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis)\"\u003eBlack Elderberry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.6056%;\"\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.1473%;\"\u003eBlack edible berries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.2102%;\"\u003eOrnamental + edible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 40.8992%;\"\u003eAmerican Cranberry (\u003cem\u003eViburnum trilobum\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.6056%;\"\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.1473%;\"\u003eRed fall berries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.2102%;\"\u003eHedge + wildlife\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping Across Quebec, Ontario and Atlantic Provinces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNursery-grown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully packaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipped to your door in Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy root system guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore Related Collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative Shrubs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWildlife \u0026amp; Pollinator Plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZone 3 Hardy Trees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrnamental Shrubs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated articles:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest Native Shrubs for Wildlife in Eastern Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Create a Natural Hedge in Cold Climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Arbresenligne.com","offers":[{"title":"Small (110 ml)","offer_id":47437276315967,"sku":null,"price":3.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large (310 ml)","offer_id":47437276348735,"sku":null,"price":6.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/8241\/1327\/files\/Sureau-rouge-Sambucus-pubens-illustration.jpg?v=1702958348","url":"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/red-elderberry","provider":"Arbresenligne","version":"1.0","type":"link"}