Enhance Your Garden with American Elderberry Plants

Enhance your garden with 3 American Elderberry (Sambucus Canadensis) live plants, fully rooted and ready to thrive in your landscape. Known for its cold-hardiness and edible fruit, the American Elderberry is a versatile addition to any perennial garden. This native North American shrub grows to 6-12 feet tall, offering rich green foliage, fragrant white to creamy-colored flowers in late spring, and clusters of dark purple berries in late summer.

The American Elderberry is perfect for wildlife gardens, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies with its highly aromatic flowers. Its berries can be used in jams, jellies, and syrups, making it an ideal choice for those interested in edible gardening. As a perennial shrub, the elderberry plant will return year after year, making it an excellent investment for both beauty and function in your garden. These edible shrubs offer both beauty and function to your garden.

This cold-hardy plant thrives in a variety of soils, including loam, peat, sand, and silt, and is perfect for planting in full sun to partial shade. It is easy to maintain, as it requires medium watering and minimal care after establishment. With its sprawling growth habit, it also functions well as a hedge or screen plant. The perennial plant is versatile and easy to grow.

Order now to get your American Elderberry plants shipped directly to your door, and start enjoying the beauty and benefits of this amazing, edible shrub in your garden. The Sambucus Canadensis will be a great addition to your garden.

Perfect for creating a wildlife-friendly garden, using the berries for culinary purposes, or adding an aromatic shrub to your landscaping, the American Elderberry is a must-have for any garden enthusiast. The American Elderberry plant provides many benefits to you.

Key Features and Benefits:

• Cold-Hardy: Thrives in colder climates, ideal for growing in USDA zones 3-8.
• Fully Rooted: Ships as fully rooted plants, ready for immediate planting and establishment.
• Edible Fruit: Produces dark purple, edible berries that can be used for making jams, syrups, and more.
• Flowering Shrub: Produces fragrant white flowers in late spring, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies.
• Perennial: Returns year after year, offering long-term beauty and fruit for your garden.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. What is the best way to plant American Elderberry plants?

American Elderberry plants should be planted in well-prepared soil with good drainage. Space plants about 6 to 12 feet apart and water regularly to establish their roots. Plant in full sun or partial shade.

2. Can I eat the berries from my American Elderberry plant?

Yes, the berries are edible once cooked. They are commonly used to make jams, jellies, syrups, and wine. Be sure to cook the berries, as raw elderberries can be toxic.

3. How fast does the American Elderberry plant grow?

The American Elderberry grows at a medium rate and can reach heights of 6-12 feet. It will establish itself in the first growing season, producing flowers and fruit in subsequent years.

4. Is the American Elderberry plant resistant to pests?

Yes, American Elderberry is generally pest-resistant and can tolerate a range of weather conditions. However, you may need to protect the berries from birds when they ripen.

5. When does the American Elderberry bloom and produce fruit?

The American Elderberry typically blooms in late spring and produces fruit in late summer. The flowers are highly aromatic, and the berries ripen into dark purple clusters.