Black Elderberry Plant – Live Well-Rooted Shrub, 6–8 Inches, Hardy Berry Producing Plant

About This Plant

Black Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis) is a deciduous flowering and fruiting shrub valued for vigorous growth, clusters of white to cream flowers, and dark purple to black berries when mature. This plant is a young, well-rooted live shrub, 6–8 inches tall, suitable for landscape and backyard edible landscapes, naturalized areas, and wildlife gardens. It tolerates full sun to partial shade and is hardy across a wide range of climates (USDA Zones 3–9).

What You Will Receive

1 live Black Elderberry plant with an approximate height of 6–8 inches. Healthy, well-rooted young shrub that is berry-producing at maturity. Not available for shipping to California.

Growing Information

Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, fertile, well-draining soil
Water: Moderate; maintain consistent moisture while establishing
Flowers: Clusters of small white to cream flowers
Fruit: Dark purple to black berries when mature
Growth Habit: Upright, spreading, multi-stemmed shrub
Growth Rate: Fast under favorable conditions
Mature Height: Approximately 5–12 feet
Cold Hardiness: Yes (USDA Zones 3–9)
Care Tip: Plant in full sun for strong flowering and fruit production; keep soil moist while establishing. Elderberries fruit more successfully with nearby compatible varieties for cross-pollination. Do not consume raw or unripe elderberries; proper identification and preparation are needed for edibility.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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