species 95,014 observations
European Black Elderberry
Sambucus nigra
Field notes
Supports All
76
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Herald Moth, Fall Webworm Moth, Small Engrailed, Grey Pug Moth
15
-
Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Elder Aphid, Epitrimerus trilobus, Brambling, Red-eyed Vireo
40
-
Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Black-thighed Flower Fly, Common Flower Fly, Orange-belted Leafwalker, Banded Thintail
21
Children
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Trees
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist
- Habit
- Multi stemmed
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.