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Grow a versatile native fruiting shrub with American Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis), a beautiful plant valued for its clusters of fragrant white flowers and nutritious dark purple berries. Blooming in late spring to early summer, the delicate flowers attract bees, butterflies, and beneficial pollinators to the garden.
By late summer, the plant produces abundant elderberries that are commonly used for jams, syrups, wines, and traditional herbal preparations. American Elderberry is also highly beneficial for wildlife, providing food and shelter for birds and other animals. This hardy shrub grows quickly and is ideal for backyard gardens, edible landscapes, hedgerows, and native plantings.
You will receive high-quality seeds similar to those shown in the listing photos.
You will receive:
✔️ 50 American Elderberry seeds
✔️ Botanical variety: Sambucus canadensis
✔️ Fresh seeds ready for planting
✔️ Ideal for edible, wildlife, and native gardens
✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: American Elderberry
Botanical Name: Sambucus canadensis
Plant Type: Native deciduous fruiting shrub
Growth Stage: Seeds
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial sun
Soil: Moist, fertile, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate to high; prefers consistently moist soil
Mature Height: 6–12 feet
Growth Rate: Fast growing
USDA Zones: 3–9
Container Friendly: Possible when young with regular pruning
💡 Care Tip: Elderberry seeds benefit from cold stratification. Refrigerate seeds in moist soil or sand for 8–12 weeks before planting to improve germination success.
American Elderberry Seeds – Sambucus canadensis | 50 Seeds | Native Berry Shrub for Pollinator & Wildlife Gardens
$9.99