American Black Elderberry – 50 Seeds
Grow a beloved North American native with our American Black Elderberry seeds. This hardy perennial shrub is a true four-season asset to the landscape, offering large, fragrant, lace-like clusters of white flowers in the spring. By late summer, these give way to heavy clusters of dark purple-black berries. The fruit is prized in the kitchen for making delicious homemade syrups, jellies, and wines. A fast grower, it's perfect for creating a natural hedge and is a favorite food source for songbirds. ⭐ What you'll love Large, beautiful clusters of fragrant white flowers are perfect for pollinators. Produces an abundance of dark berries prized for making syrups, jellies, and wine. A magnet for wildlife, providing an essential food source for dozens of bird species. A fast-growing and hardy shrub, ideal for creating privacy hedges or screens. 🌿 Seed details Plant Name: American Black Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis) Seed Quantity: Approx. 50 seeds Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO Lifecycle: Perennial Shrub USDA Zone: 3-9 Origin: American Grown 🌱 Growing instructions Stratification (Required): Unless sowing outdoors in the fall for a natural cold period, seeds require 90 days of cold stratification in the refrigerator. Sowing: After stratifying, sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in a prepared bed or pots. Spacing: Space plants 6-10 feet apart, as they will grow into large shrubs. Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade. Soil: Prefers moist, well-draining soil. Note: Berries should be cooked before consumption. ✅ Our seed packets Professionally designed and made. Resealable for convenient, long-term storage. Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic). Includes full, detailed growing instructions. Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates. Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us! 🚚 Shipping FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more. Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order. Tracking is included with every order.
Why gardeners love this pick
Grow a beloved North American native with our American Black Elderberry seeds. This hardy perennial shrub is a true four-season asset to the landscape, offering large, fragrant, lace-like clusters of white flowers in the spring. By late summer, these give way to heavy clusters of dark purple-black berries. The fruit is prized in the kitchen for making delicious homemade syrups, jellies, and wines. A fast grower, it's perfect for creating a natural hedge and is a favorite food source for songbirds.
⭐ What you'll love
- Large, beautiful clusters of fragrant white flowers are perfect for pollinators.
- Produces an abundance of dark berries prized for making syrups, jellies, and wine.
- A magnet for wildlife, providing an essential food source for dozens of bird species.
- A fast-growing and hardy shrub, ideal for creating privacy hedges or screens.
🌿 Seed details
- Plant Name: American Black Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis)
- Seed Quantity: Approx. 50 seeds
- Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO
- Lifecycle: Perennial Shrub
- USDA Zone: 3-9
- Origin: American Grown
🌱 Growing instructions
- Stratification (Required): Unless sowing outdoors in the fall for a natural cold period, seeds require 90 days of cold stratification in the refrigerator.
- Sowing: After stratifying, sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in a prepared bed or pots.
- Spacing: Space plants 6-10 feet apart, as they will grow into large shrubs.
- Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade.
- Soil: Prefers moist, well-draining soil.
- Note: Berries should be cooked before consumption.
✅ Our seed packets
- Professionally designed and made.
- Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
- Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
- Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
- Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
- Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!
🚚 Shipping
- FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.
- Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.
- Tracking is included with every order.
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