Elderberry

Sambucus canadensis

Bareroot preorder details:
This will be a 2-3 foot bareroot shrub. Instructions for planting bare root plants can be found here. Shrubs will be available for pickup in mid-April, 2026.

Species Details:
American Elderberry is a multi‑stemmed, arching shrub that grows 5–12 ft tall, blooming in early summer with clusters of fragrant white flowers that later transform into deep purple-black berries. This native plant is a wildlife magnet: its nectar-rich blooms draw bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects; its hollow stems offer nesting sites for native bees; and its ripe berries become a vital food source and shelter for dozens of bird species and small mammals.

Sun Exposure: Full, Partial

Soil Moisture: Medium Wet to Medium Dry 

Height: up to 10 feet

Bloom Time: June to August