Sambucus racemosa L. var. laciniata W.D.J. Koch ex DC.
Scientific Name: Sambucus racemosa L. var. laciniata W.D.J. Koch ex DC.
Synonyms: Sambucus callicarpa Greene, Sambucus microbotrys Rydb., Sambucus pubens Michx., Sambucus pubens Michx. var. <i>arborescens</i> Torr. & A. Gray, Sambucus racemosa L. var. <i>arborescens</i> (Torr. & A. Gray) A. Gray, Sambucus racemosa L. var. <i>leucocarpa</i> (Torr. & A. Gray) Cronquist, Sambucus racemosa L. var. <i>laciniata</i> W.D.J. Koch ex DC., Sambucus racemosa L. var. <i>microbotrys</i> (Rydb.) Kearney & Peebles, Sambucus racemosa L. ssp. <i>pubens</i> (Michx.) House, Sambucus racemosa L. var. <i>pubens</i> (Michx.) Koehne
Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Asteridae / Dipsacales / Caprifoliaceae / Sambucus L./ Sambucus racemosa L. var. laciniata W.D.J. Koch ex DC.
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Usda Symbol | SARAL3 |
| Group | Dicot |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Growth Habits | ShrubTree, |
| Native Locations | SARAL3 |
Plant Guide
Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Sambucus racemosa L. var. laciniata W.D.J. Koch ex DC. is planted.
Plant Traits
Growth Requirements
| Temperature, Minimum (°F) | -33 |
|---|---|
| Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils | No |
| Adapted to Fine Textured Soils | Yes |
| Adapted to Medium Textured Soils | Yes |
| Anaerobic Tolerance | Low |
| CaCO3 Tolerance | Medium |
| Cold Stratification Required | Yes |
| Drought Tolerance | Low |
| Fertility Requirement | High |
| Fire Tolerance | High |
| Frost Free Days, Minimum | 200 |
| Hedge Tolerance | Low |
| Moisture Use | High |
| pH, Maximum | 7.2 |
| pH, Minimum | 5.2 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Maxim | 700 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Minim | 300 |
| Precipitation, Maximum | 60 |
| Precipitation, Minimum | 24 |
| Root Depth, Minimum (inches) | 24 |
| Salinity Tolerance | None |
| Shade Tolerance | Intermediate |
Morphology/Physiology
| Bloat | None |
|---|---|
| Toxicity | None |
| Resprout Ability | Yes |
| Shape and Orientation | Erect |
| Active Growth Period | Spring and Summer |
| Coppice Potential | No |
| Fall Conspicuous | Yes |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Flower Color | White |
| Flower Conspicuous | Yes |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Porosity Summer | Moderate |
| Foliage Porosity Winter | Moderate |
| Foliage Texture | Medium |
| Fruit/Seed Conspicuous | Yes |
| Nitrogen Fixation | None |
| Low Growing Grass | No |
| Lifespan | Moderate |
| Leaf Retention | No |
| Known Allelopath | No |
| Height, Mature (feet) | 18.0 |
| Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee | 18 |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Form | Multiple Stem |
| Fruit/Seed Color | Red |
Reproduction
| Vegetative Spread Rate | None |
|---|---|
| Small Grain | No |
| Seedling Vigor | Low |
| Seed Spread Rate | Slow |
| Seed per Pound | 284500 |
| Fruit/Seed Persistence | No |
| Propagated by Tubers | No |
| Propagated by Sprigs | No |
| Propagated by Sod | No |
| Propagated by Seed | Yes |
| Propagated by Corm | No |
| Propagated by Container | Yes |
| Propagated by Bulb | No |
| Propagated by Bare Root | Yes |
| Fruit/Seed Period End | Fall |
| Fruit/Seed Period Begin | Summer |
| Fruit/Seed Abundance | High |
| Commercial Availability | Contracting Only |
| Bloom Period | Mid Summer |
| Propagated by Cuttings | No |
Suitability/Use
| Veneer Product | No |
|---|---|
| Pulpwood Product | No |
| Protein Potential | Low |
| Post Product | No |
| Palatable Human | Yes |
| Palatable Graze Animal | Low |
| Palatable Browse Animal | Medium |
| Nursery Stock Product | Yes |
| Naval Store Product | No |
| Lumber Product | No |
| Fodder Product | No |
| Christmas Tree Product | No |
| Berry/Nut/Seed Product | No |
