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Bare Root American Black Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis)

$10.00
Item #:
804715
Availability:
Sold out for the season.
Item #:
804715
Availability:
Sold out for the season.
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Description

Deciduous, North American shrub 
Description: Large clusters of fragrant, creamy white flowers in early summer followed by edible, blue-black berries; distinctive, pinnately-compound leaves 
Habit: Multi-stemmed, upright shrub grows 10-12’ tall and wide; spreads by suckers to form colonies 
Culture: Prefers full sun to part shade and rich, medium to moist, well-drained soil 
Hardiness: Cold hardy to USDA Zone 3
Origin: North America 
Attributes: Attracts birds, bees, and butterflies; Fragrant flowers; Edible fruits; Rain Garden 
Jefferson documented

Native to moist regions in much of North America, Sambucus canadensis was included in Bartram’s Catalogue of American Trees, Shrubs, and Herbacious Plants (1783) as “Sambucus, Elder.” Thomas Jefferson may have been referring to the American Black Elderberry in his Notes on the State of Virginia (1780s); claiming to “confine [him]self to native plants,” Jefferson included “Elder. Sambucus nigra.” in a list of ornamental plants, possibly neglecting to add the subspecies canadensis which distinguishes this native from its close European relative, Sambucus nigra. The lemon-scented flowers are edible and also attract bees and butterflies, while the late summer fruits can be made into jams and jellies, as well as elderberry wine and syrup.

This plant will ship bare root.   Approximately 2' tall. 

Bare root planting tips:

~  If you can't plant immediately, store your plant in a cool location and keep the roots moist or pot in a container with a nursery potting mix from your local garden center.
~  Before planting, let the roots soak for several hours as you prepare the site. You'll want to dig a large enough hole so the root mass can spread out and the plant is at the same soil level as when it was growing in the nursery.
~  Once planted, water it in well and wait a month before fertilizing. Mulching will help to maintain moisture and raise soil temperatures for faster growth.

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