Elderberry | Sambucus canadensis in Family Alismataceae ... Aquatic Plant Species

The aquatic plant Sambucus canadensis whose common name is Elderberry which belongs to the family Alismataceae is a native plant of the USA.

Elderberry is a perennial aquatic which means it grows every year or at least for more than one year. Over time it may look the worse for wear and may need to be replaced in an artifiical pond environment.

Medium green leaves are a characteristic of this pond plant. The leaves of Elderberry are narrow.

This plant does not produce flowers of any significance.

The plant can be propagated by seed or cutting.

Sambucus canadensis whose common name is Elderberry blooms in summer and spring

Sambucus canadensis belongs to the plant family Alismataceae. Like most aquatic plants Elderberry needs a lot of good light to grow at its best. It grows at a moderate rate.

Elderberry can reach a height of 6 feet.