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Elderberry
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Elderberry

Sambucus canadensis

Honeybees primarily visit elderberry flowers for the abundant pollen, with moderate nectar available during the peak bloom in June. This native shrub supports early summer foraging and can produce a minor honey flow in suitable conditions. It suckers to form colonies in moist soils, requiring management to prevent overgrowth, and is browsed by deer when young.

Nectarmedium
Pollenhigh
BloomMay–July
Zones3-9
TypePerennial
Sunpartial
NativeEastern North America
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