Sambucus racemosa L. var. pubens (Michx.) Koehne

Scientific Name: Sambucus racemosa L. var. pubens (Michx.) Koehne


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Asteridae / Dipsacales / Caprifoliaceae / Sambucus L./ Sambucus racemosa L. var. pubens (Michx.) Koehne

<i>Sambucus racemosa</i> L. var. pubens (Michx.) Koehne
General Information
Usda SymbolSARAP5
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrubTree,
Native LocationsSARAP5

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Sambucus racemosa L. var. pubens (Michx.) Koehne is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-33
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceLow
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredYes
Drought ToleranceLow
Fertility RequirementHigh
Fire ToleranceHigh
Frost Free Days, Minimum200
Hedge ToleranceLow
Moisture UseHigh
pH, Maximum7.2
pH, Minimum5.2
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim700
Planting Density per Acre, Minim300
Precipitation, Maximum60
Precipitation, Minimum24
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)24
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceIntermediate


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityYes
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousYes
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorWhite
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage Porosity WinterModerate
Foliage TextureMedium
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanModerate
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)18.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee18
Growth RateModerate
Growth FormMultiple Stem
Fruit/Seed ColorRed


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateNone
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorLow
Seed Spread RateSlow
Seed per Pound284500
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceHigh
Commercial AvailabilityContracting Only
Bloom PeriodMid Summer
Propagated by CuttingsNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Protein PotentialLow
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanYes
Palatable Graze AnimalLow
Palatable Browse AnimalMedium
Nursery Stock ProductYes
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Sambucus racemosa</i> L. var. pubens (Michx.) Koehne

<i>Sambucus racemosa</i> L. var. pubens (Michx.) Koehne

<i>Sambucus racemosa</i> L. var. pubens (Michx.) Koehne

<i>Sambucus racemosa</i> L. var. pubens (Michx.) Koehne

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