Elderberry, Seedling, Bare Root

Elderberry, Seedling (Sambucus canadensis)

Sambucus canadensis. Known for its delicious fruit and used in landscapes for its spectacular blossoms and dramatically colored berries. Elderberries are both drought and cold-tolerant, adapt to almost any soil type and most drainage conditions and have few pests. They grow 6 to 12 feet high in an oval or rounded shape. The white flower clusters are generally 6 to 10 inches in diameter and are very showy with a nice fragrance. The fruit, which is pleasantly tart but high in vitamin C, is a smooth round berry growing in broad flat clusters that ripen in early August to late September and are a treat for song birds, turkey, quail, squirrels, deer and people. A powerful medicinal plant, both flowers and berries! Elderberries have been used for centuries to treat a variety of ailments, including colds, flu, and allergies. They are also said to have anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties.

Height: 6-12 feet
Fruit Size: 1/4 inch
Fruit Shape: Round or oval
Fruit Taste: Sweet, slightly tart, and juicy
Fruit Color: Dark blue-black
Cold Hardiness: Hardy to Zone 3
Fruit Maturity Time: Late summer/early fall
Flowering Time: Mid-late spring

Pollination:
Elderberries are self-fertile, meaning that they can produce fruit without being cross-pollinated. However, cross-pollination can increase fruit yield and quality. If you are planting multiple elderberry varieties, it is a good idea to plant different varieties to ensure cross-pollination. See our Pollination page for more information on cross-pollination varieties and requirements!