2 Elderberry Live Plants 2 ft Tall - Sambucus Berry Shrub for Garden Wildlife Hedge

Elderberry (Sambucus) is a fast-growing deciduous shrub prized for its clusters of small white flowers in late spring and its dark, berry-like fruit that ripens in late summer. These live plants arrive at approximately 2 feet tall, ready to establish in the garden. Elderberry shrubs bring a natural, woodland feel to the landscape and are a favorite for wildlife-friendly hedges, hedgerows, and mixed borders.

With their arching branches and textured green foliage, elderberries work well as a backdrop planting, a seasonal screen, or part of a pollinator and bird-friendly garden. The flowers attract pollinators, while the fruit is enjoyed by birds and other wildlife. Two plants are included, which is helpful since elderberries generally produce better fruit set when more than one variety or plant is grown nearby for cross-pollination.

Plant Features

• Deciduous shrub with clusters of small white flowers in late spring
• Produces dark berry-like fruit in late summer when established
• Attractive to pollinators and wildlife
• Works well in hedges, hedgerows, and mixed borders
• Arrives as live plants approximately 2 feet tall

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Sambucus
• Plant Type: Deciduous flowering and fruiting shrub
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist, especially while establishing
• Growth Habit: Upright to arching shrub
• Bloom Season: Late spring to early summer
• Fruit: Dark berry-like fruit ripening in late summer

Planting & Care

Choose a sunny to partially shaded location with moist, well-drained soil. Dig a hole slightly wider and no deeper than the root ball, set the plant at the same depth it was growing in its container, and backfill with soil. Water thoroughly after planting and keep the soil consistently moist during the first growing season to help roots establish.

Space plants according to their mature size to allow good air circulation. Apply a layer of mulch around the base to conserve moisture and suppress weeds, keeping mulch a few inches away from the stems. Prune lightly as needed to shape the shrub or remove dead or damaged wood. Elderberries benefit from nearby companion plants for improved pollination and fruit set.

What's Included

This listing includes 2 live elderberry plants, each approximately 2 feet tall.