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==News About Elder Tree== | ==News About Elder Tree== | ||
'''What Kind of Soil Does the Elderberry Grow In?''' | |||
*Source:http://homeguides.sfgate.com/kind-soil-elderberry-grow-in-46128.html | |||
:By Richard Hoyt | |||
Common elderberry (Sambucus Canadensis, also called S. nigra ssp. Canadensis) is native to all states west of a line running roughly from west Texas north to Montana. The plant yields clusters of small, edible berries that American Indians have traditionally used as a main source of food. The common elderberry can be grown in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 2 through 10. | |||
:Sunny Locations | |||
Elderberries grow naturally in sunny sites that are moist and well-drained. These locations are typically at the bases of cliffs, on forest slopes and in canyons. They are also found in moist areas in open, drier habitats including stands of ponderosa pine, juniper, sagebrush and mountain brush. Elderberries often grow beside roads and along fence rows. Mule deer and elk browse elderberries, and numerous species of birds and rodents use them for perching, nesting, food and cover. | |||
:Forest Locations | |||
Elderberries also grow in the less sunny areas beneath the canopies of forests along the banks of rivers and streams. Elderberries favor stands of California walnut (Juglans hindsii), California sycamore (Platanus racemosa), valley oak (Quercus lobata), Oregon ash (Fraxinus latifolia), box elder (Acer negundo) and species of willow (Salix exigua, S. gooddingii, S. laevigata and S. lasiandra.) | |||
:Recommended Soil and Location | |||
Elderberries grow best in soils that are heavy in organic matter with a pH between 5.5 and 6.5. They grow less well in sandy soils that contain fewer nutrients and are less able to hold moisture. While they like moist soil, they cannot tolerate repeated flooding. Prolonged standing water in the spring and summer growing season will stunt the roots and subject them to fungal infections. Elderberries planted for fruit should be located away from woods to encourage the flow of air and to reduce problems with birds, insects and disease. Elderberries can be usefully planted as a ground cover to prevent erosion along the banks of creeks and streams. | |||
:Planting | |||
Elderberries ripen in July and August in the warmer parts of its range, such as Mediterranean climates, but not until September or October in cooler climates. Ripe berries are dried and crushed to separate the seeds that can be sown in the fall or stored in a refrigerator and sown in the spring. Seeds are sown 1/4 inch deep and covered with 3/8 inch of sawdust mulch. Germination is slow and can take two to five years. They flower and fruit after two to three years, reaching maturity in three to four years. Elderberries propagated from cuttings have a lower survival rate than those planted from seeds. | |||
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'''What Is an Elderberry Bush?''' | '''What Is an Elderberry Bush?''' | ||
*Source:http://homeguides.sfgate.com/elderberry-bush-49679.html | *Source:http://homeguides.sfgate.com/elderberry-bush-49679.html | ||