American Elderberry 10 Cuttings (Sambucus canadensis) Native White Flowering Shrub

American Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis) is a native North American deciduous shrub valued for its ornamental white flower clusters and vigorous growth habit. It is commonly planted in naturalized landscapes, hedgerows, and wildlife gardens.

These unrooted cuttings are suitable for propagation by growers seeking to establish this adaptable native shrub.

🌱 What You’ll Receive

10 Cuttings
Unrooted cuttings
Minimum 6 inches in length

🌿 Plant Overview

Sambucus canadensis, commonly known as American black elderberry, is a fast-growing deciduous shrub native to North America. It produces broad, flat clusters of small white flowers followed by dark purple to black berry-like drupes.

It is frequently found in meadows, along streams, and in moist woodland edges.

🌸 Characteristics

• Deciduous native shrub
• Clusters of small white flowers
• Dark purple-black fruit clusters
• Vigorous growth habit
• Multi-stem form

🌞 Sunlight

Full Sun to Partial Shade

🌱 Soil

Prefers well-draining, loamy soil; adaptable to a range of soil conditions

💧 Water

Moderate water needs; prefers consistently moist soil but adaptable once established

Common Name: American Elderberry
Scientific Name: Sambucus canadensis
Plant Type: Deciduous Shrub
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower Color: White
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil: Well-draining, Loamy
Water: Moderate
USDA Zone: 3–9