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American Elderberry Is a Great Medium-Sized Shrub.

If you’re looking for the perfect medium-sized shrub for your garden, consider American Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis). With its green foliage and white flowers that are followed by dark purple fruits in late summer and early fall, it’s a great choice! Bonus? The fruits are edible for both humans and animals alike (though they must be cooked to be safe, so use care and do your research if you plan to eat them!). American Elderberry grows 6 – 12 ft. tall, can handle wet soil, and is hardy in Zones 4 – 8.