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East Himalayan Elder, East Himalayan Elderberry

Sambucusadnata

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Sambucus adnata by scirpidiella
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Family
Adoxaceae (a-dox-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Sambucus (sam-BYOO-kus)
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Species
adnata (ad-NAY-tuh)
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Synonym
Sambucus gautschii
Sambucus schweriniana
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Shiny/Glossy
Smooth
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing

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Hardiness

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Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
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Category
Perennials
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

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

Unknown - Tell us

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