1 Live Plant American Elderberry Tree 12 Inches Tall Sambucus canadensis Bare Root

American Elderberry is a hardy North American native shrub that brings multi-season beauty to the home landscape. Known for its fern-like green foliage, broad clusters of tiny white flowers in summer, and heavy yields of small dark purple berries in late summer to early fall, it makes a striking and productive addition to mixed borders, hedgerows, and wildlife-friendly plantings. This listing is for one bare root plant measuring 12-24 inches tall, shipped in dormant condition ready to establish.
American Elderberry works well as a specimen shrub or grouped in a hedgerow for cross-pollination and a fuller berry set. The flowers add a delicate, airy look in summer, while the berries can be gathered for jams, jellies, syrups, and pies once fully ripe. It grows vigorously in moist, well-drained soil and responds well to annual pruning to keep plants tidy and productive.
Species: Sambucus canadensis
Type: Deciduous flowering shrub
Plant Habit: Upright, spreading, suckering
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral
Days to Harvest: Fruit ripens late summer to early fall
Zones: 3-9
Germination: Not applicable
Spacing: 6-10 feet apart
Notes: Plant two or more for best fruit set; prune in late winter