East Himalayan Elder, East Himalayan Elderberry
Sambucusadnata

Family: Adoxaceae (a-dox-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Sambucus (sam-BYOO-kus)
Species: adnata (ad-NAY-tuh)

Synonym:Sambucus gautschii

Synonym:Sambucus schweriniana

Category
Perennials
Shrubs

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Herbaceous
Shiny/Glossy
Smooth

Foliage Color

Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone

Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From woody stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors

Seed Collecting