Johns Elderberry 5 Cuttings (Sambucus canadensis) Unrooted Perennial Shrub

Johns Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis) is a vigorous deciduous shrub valued for its ornamental white flower clusters and dark berry production. This perennial elderberry variety is commonly grown in home landscapes, hedgerows, and naturalized plantings.

These unrooted cuttings are suitable for propagation by experienced growers.

🌱 What You’ll Receive

5 Cuttings
Unrooted cuttings

🌿 Plant Overview

Sambucus canadensis, commonly known as American elderberry, is a fast-growing native shrub. It produces broad, flat clusters of small white flowers in late spring to early summer, followed by dark purple to black fruit clusters.

It develops a multi-stem growth habit and performs well in temperate climates.

🌸 Characteristics

• Deciduous perennial shrub
• Flat-topped clusters of white flowers
• Dark purple-black fruit clusters
• Upright, spreading growth habit
• Suitable for hedgerows and landscape borders

Mature size varies depending on growing conditions.

🌞 Sunlight

Full Sun to Partial Shade

🌱 Soil

Prefers well-draining, loamy soil

💧 Water

Moderate; prefers consistently moist soil

Common Name: Johns 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