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How to Grow and Care for Red elderberry

Red elderberry, also known as Alpine elder, Red-berried elder, Rocky mountain elder

Red elderberry is a resilient and low-maintenance plant well-adapted to a variety of conditions. Key care points include ensuring red elderberry has moist, well-draining soil and access to full to partial sunlight, which are crucial for optimal growth and fruit production. Special care should be given to pruning; it's beneficial to regularly remove dead or diseased branches to promote vigor and maintain plant health. Red elderberry is considered easy to care for, making it suitable for novice gardeners.

Watering schedule: Every 1-2 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun

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Planting and Growing Red elderberry

Red elderberry

Red elderberry

Red elderberry

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 1-2 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Partial sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7
Planting Time	Spring, Early summer, Fall, Early winter
Hardiness Zones	3-9
Toxicity	Toxic to Humans

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Varieties of Red elderberry

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Red elderberry 'Tenuifolia'

Marked by its very fine, fern-like leaves and yellow springtime flowers, red elderberry 'Tenuifolia' has a distinct look among elderberry shrubs. Raised as a sport from the Sambucus racemosa, this cultivar was aptly named after the Latin word for "thin leaves." red elderberry 'Tenuifolia''s unique foliage, appeal to wildlife, and compact size have made it increasingly popular.

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Red elderberry 'Sutherland Gold'

Red elderberry 'Sutherland Gold' is a Red elderberry cultivar noted for the multi-seasonal interest provided by the spectacular colors of its lacy foliage. The leaf buds emerge bronze-red and eventually turn to golden yellow, unlike its parent plant which has green leaves through most of the growing season. When grown in shade, the foliage becomes more lime green.

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