{"product_id":"american-elderberry-live-plant-1-dormant-rooted-starter-sambucus-canadensis","title":"American Elderberry Live Plant – 1 Dormant Rooted Starter, Sambucus canadensis","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmerican Elderberry (\u003cem\u003eSambucus canadensis\u003c\/em\u003e) is a native North American shrub valued for its clusters of small white flowers in early summer and its dark purple berries in late summer. This deciduous shrub brings multi-season interest to the landscape and is a favorite for wildlife gardens, hedgerows, and edible landscapes. The berries are commonly used for jams, jellies, and pies after cooking, while the flowers can be used for teas and fritters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis listing offers one dormant, live rooted starter plant, ready to establish in your garden. Elderberry is fast-growing and can reach maturity within a few years, providing quick results for new plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative North American shrub with fragrant white flower clusters in early summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces dark purple berries in late summer, ideal for cooking and baking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts pollinators and beneficial wildlife to the garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast-growing and adaptable to a range of soil conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDormant rooted starter plant ships ready for planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sambucus canadensis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, well-drained soil; tolerates a range of soil types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to high; keep soil consistently moist, especially during establishment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, spreading shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early to mid-summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-12 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-10 feet apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant your dormant elderberry starter in early spring or fall, when the plant is not actively growing. Choose a location with full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root system and set the plant at the same depth it was growing in the nursery. Backfill with soil, water thoroughly, and apply a layer of mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater regularly during the first growing season to help the plant establish. Once established, elderberry is relatively low-maintenance but benefits from annual pruning to remove dead or weak canes and to encourage new growth. Elderberry produces best fruit set when planted near another elderberry variety for cross-pollination, though it can still produce some fruit on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne dormant, live rooted starter plant of American Elderberry (\u003cem\u003eSambucus canadensis\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67862003155254,"sku":"FSG-037","price":101.52,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.8128389495_tsl2.jpg?v=1793267524","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/american-elderberry-live-plant-1-dormant-rooted-starter-sambucus-canadensis","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}