American Elderberry 5 Cuttings 5-8" (Sambucus nigra) Unrooted Black Elderberry

American Elderberry (Sambucus nigra), commonly known as European or black elderberry, is a deciduous shrub valued for its ornamental white flower clusters and dark berry production. It is widely planted in landscapes for seasonal interest and naturalized garden settings.

These unrooted cuttings provide an opportunity to propagate this adaptable shrub.

🌱 What You’ll Receive

5 Cuttings
5–8 inches long
Unrooted cuttings

🌿 Plant Overview

Sambucus nigra is a deciduous shrub or small tree known for its broad, flat clusters of small white flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer. These are followed by dark purple to black fruit clusters.

It develops an upright, multi-stem growth habit and adapts well to a range of temperate growing environments.

🌸 Characteristics

• Deciduous shrub
• Flat-topped clusters of white flowers
• Dark purple-black fruit clusters
• Upright, spreading growth habit

Mature size varies depending on climate and growing conditions.

🌞 Sunlight

Partial Shade to Full Sun

🌱 Soil

Prefers moist, well-draining soil

💧 Water

Moderate; prefers consistently moist soil

Common Name: American Elderberry
Scientific Name: Sambucus nigra
Plant Type: Deciduous Shrub
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower Color: White
Sunlight: Partial Shade to Full Sun
Soil: Moist, Well-draining
Water: Moderate
USDA Zone: 4–7