{"product_id":"50-seeds-blue-elderberry-sambucus-caerulea-native-shrub-edible-berry","title":"50 Seeds Blue Elderberry Sambucus Caerulea Native Shrub Edible Berry","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlue Elderberry is a hardy native shrub or small tree valued for its ornamental form, creamy white spring flower clusters, and heavy crops of small blue berries in late summer. It brings multi-season beauty to the landscape and is a well-loved choice for habitat plantings and naturalized borders.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe powdery blue berries are traditionally used in jams, jellies, pies, and syrups once fully ripe and cooked. The plant grows vigorously into a large, multi-stemmed form, providing screening and structure, and the flat flower heads are a striking garden feature. Berries should be fully ripe before use.\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies: Sambucus caerulea\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Deciduous shrub or small tree\u003cbr\u003e\nPlant_Habit: Upright, multi-stemmed, spreading\u003cbr\u003e\nSun: Full sun to partial shade\u003cbr\u003e\nSoil: Well-drained, moist, fertile\u003cbr\u003e\nDays_to_Harvest: 2 to 3 years from seed\u003cbr\u003e\nZones: 4 to 9\u003cbr\u003e\nGermination: Cold stratification recommended for 60 to 90 days\u003cbr\u003e\nSowing: Surface sow and press lightly into soil, do not bury deeply\u003cbr\u003e\nSpacing: 6 to 10 feet apart\u003cbr\u003e\nNotes: Berries form in flat-topped clusters; plant tolerates a range of soils once established\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67664718299272,"sku":"WOSE-034","price":9.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/4648\/6408\/files\/download_dcc6647d-5596-476e-855e-58fea308a7dc.png?v=1791898052","url":"https:\/\/www.natesgardensupply.com\/products\/50-seeds-blue-elderberry-sambucus-caerulea-native-shrub-edible-berry","provider":"Nate's Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}