American Elderberry Live Plant – Well Rooted – Sambucus canadensis

American Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis) is a versatile native shrub prized for its ornamental beauty, adaptability, and landscape value. This deciduous shrub produces large clusters of creamy-white flowers followed by attractive dark berry clusters that add seasonal interest to gardens and naturalized landscapes.

Its vigorous growth habit makes it an excellent choice for wildlife gardens, hedgerows, pollinator plantings, rain gardens, and native landscape projects. The lush green foliage and showy flower clusters provide visual appeal throughout the growing season.

American Elderberry is widely appreciated for its ability to fit into a variety of landscape settings while supporting birds and beneficial pollinators.

Plant Form: Well-Rooted Live Plant

Quantity: 1 Live Plant

Plant Condition Disclosure:
Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, root structure, flowering, fruiting, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• Live American Elderberry plant
• Well-rooted starter shrub
• Native North American species
• Produces clusters of creamy-white flowers
• Attractive ornamental berry clusters
• Excellent wildlife garden plant
• Suitable for hedgerows and naturalized landscapes
• Supports birds and pollinators
• Deciduous ornamental shrub
• Adaptable landscape plant

🧾 MATERIALS:

• Live American Elderberry Plant
• Rooted Plant Material

📋 ATTRIBUTES:

Common Name: American Elderberry
Scientific Name: Sambucus canadensis
Plant Type: Deciduous Shrub
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: White Flowers, Dark Purple-Black Berries
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil: Moist, Well-Drained Soil
Water: Moderate
USDA Zone: 3–9

❓ FAQ:

1. What will I receive?
You will receive one well-rooted American Elderberry live plant.

2. Is American Elderberry a native plant?
Yes. Sambucus canadensis is native to much of North America.

3. What color are the flowers and berries?
The plant produces creamy-white flower clusters followed by dark purple-black berry clusters.

4. Can this shrub be used in wildlife gardens?
Yes. It is commonly planted to support birds and pollinators.

5. What USDA zones are suitable for American Elderberry?
American Elderberry is generally hardy in USDA Zones 3–9.