Sambucus peruviana
Sambucus peruviana, commonly known as Peruvian Elderberry, is a shrub in the Viburnaceae family. It prefers full sun and medium water conditions, thriving in USDA zones 4-9. This ornamental shrub typically grows to a height of 1.5-3 meters. It blooms with white and cream-colored flowers in May and June and prefers loamy, sandy, or clay soils. It is not evergreen.
Light
Full sun
Watering
Medium water
Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Clay
Height
1.5–3 m
Spread
1.5–3 m
Zones
4–9
Flower colors
This shrub is relatively adaptable to different soil types but performs best in well-drained conditions. Regular watering is recommended, especially during establishment and dry spells. Pruning can be done after flowering to maintain size and shape. It can be used as a specimen plant or in mixed borders.