Description

Ready to grow a powerhouse of wellness right in your own backyard? The American Elderberry is a fantastic bush for berries, offering both beautiful flowers and delicious, health-boosting fruit. This fast-growing North American native is a must-have for any edible landscape, pollinator garden, or homestead. Find the perfect American Elderberry berry bush for sale and start growing your own harvest today!

Features

• Produces Healthy Berries: Yields large clusters of dark purple-black berries in late summer, which are rich in antioxidants and perfect for making homemade syrups, jams, and pies.
• Beautiful Summer Flowers: Features large, creamy-white, flat-topped flower clusters in early summer that are both beautiful and fragrant. The edible flowers can be used to make fritters or cordials.
• Wildlife Magnet: The flowers are a favorite of bees and butterflies, while the ripe berries provide a feast for dozens of bird species.
• Hardy Native Plant: As a North American native, it is exceptionally hardy, adaptable to various soil types, and easy to grow.
• Fast-Growing: Quickly establishes itself in your garden, often producing a usable harvest within the first couple of years after planting.

Imagine stepping into your garden on a late summer day to harvest your very own elderberries, knowing you’re gathering wellness from a plant you nurtured yourself. Picture the joy of watching birds flock to the branches and bees dance on the flowers. This is more than just a shrub; it’s a connection to nature, a source of homegrown health, and a beautiful, living part of your landscape. When you plant a quality berry bush, you’re planting for delicious harvests and a healthier ecosystem. Let us help you get started. Order your American Elderberry from How Sweet It Is today!

Specs

• Botanical Name: Sambucus nigra ssp. Canadensis
• Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Mature Size: 5-12 ft. Tall and Wide
• Harvest Time: Late Summer (August-September)
• Key Feature: Edible berries and large white flower clusters.