4 Cuttings Black Elderberry Sambucus nigra Fruit Shrub Live Plant

Black elderberry is a hardy deciduous shrub or small tree valued for its large clusters of creamy white blossoms in late spring followed by glossy dark purple-black berries in late summer. It brings multi-season interest to the landscape and is a traditional hedgerow and wildlife-friendly species for temperate gardens.

The blossoms and ripe berries are widely used in culinary preparations such as syrups, jams, jellies, and pies, while the shrub itself works well in mixed borders, hedgerows, and naturalized plantings. It grows vigorously and can be pruned to control size and encourage new flowering wood.
Species: Sambucus nigra
Type: Deciduous shrub or small tree
Plant_Habit: Upright, spreading, multi-stemmed
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, well-drained, fertile loam
Zones: 4-7
Germination: Not applicable
Sowing: Not applicable
Spacing: 6-10 feet apart
Notes: Cuttings root best in a moist, well-drained medium; berries ripen in late summer