Life … Plants Vascular Plants Dicots Honeysuckles, Moschatels, and Allies Viburnums, Moschatels, and Elders Elders North China Red Elder species 691 observations North China Red Elder Sambucus williamsii Key traits Layer Trees Light Part shade Full shade Moisture Moist Soil Sand Loam Clay Soil pH Acid Neutral Alkaline Resists Heavy shade Pollution Wind Habit Erect Rounded Plant type Perennial Shrub Tree From NC State Extension. Close