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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in hot tap water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: warm stratify for 60 days, cold stratify for 90 days

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: acid treatment can be used in substitution for warm stratification

Native to: Canada, Eastern Canada, Eastern United States, United States

Native

Introduced

Sambucus canadensisSambucus canadensis

American Black Elderberry, American Elderberry, Blackberry Elder, Common Elder, Elderberry

In Stock: 7.999 lb (Total:10.134lb)

Sambucus canadensis

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8 lb MO

1.09 lb PA

1.05 lb NY

Details

Germination:

91%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

256,806

Quantity:

8 lb

Collected in:

Missouri

Crop year:

2024

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1835174

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in hot tap water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: warm stratify for 60 days, cold stratify for 90 days

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: acid treatment can be used in substitution for warm stratification

Native to: Canada, Eastern Canada, Eastern United States, United States

Native

Introduced

American Black Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis) is a versatile deciduous shrub ideal for dynamic gardens and naturalized landscapes. Native to North and Central America, American Elderberry thrives in varied environments from moist woodlands to streambanks, reaching an impressive height and spread of 5-12 feet. Embellish your garden from late spring with its stunning, lemon-scented white bloom clusters, attracting myriad pollinators. As the season progresses, witness the transformation of flowers into luscious, purple-black berries that birds and wildlife adore.

This adaptable shrub favors rich, well-drained soils, basking in full sun or partial shade. It easily spreads through root suckers, lending itself to naturalized settings, rain gardens, and erosion control on moist sites. However, to maintain a neat appearance and prolong its lifespan, regular pruning is recommended. The elderberry’s fruit, when cooked, offers culinary delights in pies, jellies, and wines — and is also celebrated for its purported health benefits in preventing common colds.

Incorporate American Elderberry into your landscape as a backdrop, a hedge, or a habitat for native bees nesting in its hollow stems. Despite its resilience against pests, be mindful of potential susceptibility to canker and mildew. Experience the charm of this plant with its umbrella-like floral displays and fall foliage of burnished yellow, ensuring a visually captivating and ecologically supportive garden feature.