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Alejandro45

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Elderberries (Sambucus) in the Subtropics.
« on: April 09, 2019, 02:21:12 PM »
Has anyone had success growing elderberries Sambucus nigra in zone 10a or b? I have seen them growing out west in zone 9b and really want to give them a try.

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Re: Elderberries (Sambucus) in the Subtropics.
« Reply #1 on: April 09, 2019, 09:14:38 PM »
They’re native to every county in Florida, so they should grow well. They prefer moist soil, but are an extremely hardy plant and withstand droughts once established.

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Re: Elderberries (Sambucus) in the Subtropics.
« Reply #2 on: April 10, 2019, 01:40:21 PM »
I used to know an old lady in Guadeloupe who was very fond of her elderberry shrub and its fruit. I think it was S. canadensis but not sure. If it grows in Guadeloupe it will grow in s Florida for sure.

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Re: Elderberries (Sambucus) in the Subtropics.
« Reply #3 on: April 10, 2019, 03:27:03 PM »
Be careful what you wish for.  I have elderberries in my yard and they pop up everywhere and grow very quickly.

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Re: Elderberries (Sambucus) in the Subtropics.
« Reply #4 on: April 10, 2019, 03:50:49 PM »
Sambucus mexicana  (also known as S. nigra ssp. caerulea, S. nigra ssp. canadensis, S. caerulea) grow jolly well wild in San Diego.  Here's a picture I took on a hike this weekend:   .   
Native plant nurseries carry it, too.   Enjoy :)

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Re: Elderberries (Sambucus) in the Subtropics.
« Reply #5 on: April 10, 2019, 04:58:57 PM »
Is lovely and annoying in a single package

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Re: Elderberries (Sambucus) in the Subtropics.
« Reply #6 on: April 10, 2019, 10:39:43 PM »
Sambucus mexicana  (also known as S. nigra ssp. caerulea, S. nigra ssp. canadensis, S. caerulea) grow jolly well wild in San Diego.  Here's a picture I took on a hike this weekend:   .   
Native plant nurseries carry it, too.   Enjoy :)

Wow beautiful! any chance you could mail me some seeds?!

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Re: Elderberries (Sambucus) in the Subtropics.
« Reply #7 on: April 11, 2019, 02:16:24 AM »
> Wow beautiful! any chance you could mail me some seeds?!

This one grows in the nature preserve, so no collecting.  If I find one where collecting is legal, sure.  I'll let you know then.

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Re: Elderberries (Sambucus) in the Subtropics.
« Reply #8 on: April 11, 2019, 10:11:59 PM »
its pretty in bloom but a pretty leggy scrappy plant and the fruits aren't the best for eating. There are more fruit geared cultivars out there