Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis)

$15.00
Coming Back in April '26!

AUTUMN '25 limited availability! Pre-order to reserve for Farm Pick-Up

Common Elderberry is a deciduous shrub growing up to 12' and producing fragrant flowers June into July for pollinators.

In late Summer- early Autumn, flowers become edible drupes of deep purple berries eaten by humans, birds and other wildlife.

*NOTE ONLY FLOWERS & DRUPES ARE EDIBLE FOR HUMANS. All other parts of the Common Elderberry are toxic to pets and humans.

Elderberry supports over 45 species of birds and is the host plant for 33 lepidoptera (moth) species including the beautiful 7" Cecropia moth.

Plants are in 3"x8" Treepots

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AUTUMN '25 limited availability! Pre-order to reserve for Farm Pick-Up

Common Elderberry is a deciduous shrub growing up to 12' and producing fragrant flowers June into July for pollinators.

In late Summer- early Autumn, flowers become edible drupes of deep purple berries eaten by humans, birds and other wildlife.

*NOTE ONLY FLOWERS & DRUPES ARE EDIBLE FOR HUMANS. All other parts of the Common Elderberry are toxic to pets and humans.

Elderberry supports over 45 species of birds and is the host plant for 33 lepidoptera (moth) species including the beautiful 7" Cecropia moth.

Plants are in 3"x8" Treepots

In the wild, you’ll find Common Elderberry growing in along roadsides, bogs, ditches and in riparian thickets along ponds and streams. Often shaded by larger trees and shrubs.

PLANT DEETS:

  • Full to Part Shade

  • Moist to dry soils but happiest in rich moist soils

  • Can reach heights up to 12’ tall and wide

  • Blooms May thru July; Drupes late Summer/early Autumn

  • Elderberry is a fast grower excellent for a native hedge but is a short-lived perennial with root masses producing new shoots. To keep in plants in check in small home gardens, we recommend cutting your Elderberry bush back to the ground every 2-3 years.

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