Black Elderberry

Each bundle contains 25 seedlings.  Scientific Name: Sambucus canadensis Mature Height: 5-12 ft. Mature Spread: Spreads by root suckers to form colonies - prune to maintain size. Can be up to 12 ft.  Hardiness: Zones 3-9 Soil: Prefers moist soils with plenty of organic matter but tolerates a wide range. Light: Full sun to partial sun/shade Growth Rate: Moderate to fast Additional Information: Also called American or Common Elderberry. Works well as a hedge, mixed border or screen. Fragrant white flowers attract pollinators in June, followed by small black berries in late summer that feed wildlife. Recognized as a “super fruit,” it can also be made into jam, jelly, pies and wine. Some black walnut toleration.  If site is prepped well, can be used in reforestation of a harvested black ash forest.  Estimated seedling size: 1-year-old seedlings, 12-18”