Sambucus canadensis 'Maxima' - 40-60 CM C3

Description
The American elder 'Maxima' (Sambucus canadensis) is an upright, branched garden plant that produces creamy white flowers arranged in umbrella clusters. They appear from July to August. These produce black, round fruits from August. The American elder 'Maxima' also has pinnate, medium green leaves. Its bark is grey and longitudinally furrowed. In a sunny to semi-shady location, it usually reaches a height of around 5 metres and grows to a width of around 4 metres. The American elder 'Maxima' makes no special demands on the soil.

Bulletpoints
* green-yellow shoots * tolerates pruning

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the American elder 'Maxima' are medium green, pinnate and opposite.

Bark
Grey, longitudinally furrowed bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Frost hardiness
The American elder 'Maxima' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
American elder 'Maxima' is upright and branched in structure. As a rule, it grows 30 - 40 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
No special requirements.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and thoroughly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The creamy white flowers of American elder 'Maxima' appear in umbrella clusters from July to August.

Fruit
Sambucus canadensis 'Maxima' forms black fruits. Ripening time from August.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

Shoots
The shoots of Sambucus canadensis 'Maxima' are greenish-yellow.

Root
Sambucus canadensis 'Maxima' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.