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American Elderberry

Name: American Elderberry
Brand: Gurneys
SKU: 96972
Price: 22.99 USD
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Native shrub grows 10-15 ft. tall
Produces clusters of berries high in antioxidants
For best fruit production, plant two different varieties

Easy-to-grow native attracts birds, butterflies and wildlife. Attractive shrub grows 10- to 15-ft. tall with a similar spread. In early summer, small white flowers bloom in large, flattened clusters, Produces clusters of small, purple-black round berries in late summer and fall. Berries are high in antioxidants and are used in baking, preserves and wine. Plant in full sun to partial shade in beds and borders or create privacy screen. Zones 4-9.

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Zone
4-9
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Height
120 - 180
Spacing
10 feet.
Growth Rate
Moderate growth rate.

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Zone
4-9
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Height
120 - 180
Spacing
10 feet.
Growth Rate
Moderate growth rate.

BloomsEarly Summer

Botanical NameSambucus canadensis

FoliagePinnate leaves with toothed leaflets.

FormSmall Fruit

FruitPurple-black round fruit appear in late summer and fall. Individual berries are less than 1/4 across grouped in large clusters.

Height120 - 180

PollinatorElderberries fruit best with at least 2 different varieties planted within 60 ft. of each other.

SizePremium

Spread10 - 15 feet.

Hardiness Zone4-9
DepthPlant in the spring. Place the plant in the hole at the same level it was grown by the nursery. This is where the roots start and the tops shoots begin. Spread the roots out evenly. Gently work the soil around the roots do not pack the soil. Water p

Flower FormSmall white flowers borne in large flattened clusters.

Growth RateModerate growth rate.

LightFull Sun, Partial Shade

PruningPrune out dead or weakened stems in early spring. Can be hard pruned if needed to restrict size.

Soil RequirementsWet Soil

Spacing10 feet.
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Shipping Information

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping time frames outlined in the table. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on
weight.

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Offce boxes.

2025 Spring Shipping Schedule

Fruit Trees

Zones	Shipping Dates	Last Order Date
3A - 5A	3/24/25 - 6/6/25	6/2/25
5B	3/10/25 - 6/6/25	6/2/25
6A - 7A	2/24/25 - 6/6/25	6/2/25
7B - 10B	2/23/25 - 5/9/25	5/5/25

Shipping Information

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping time frames outlined in the table. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on
weight.

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Offce boxes.

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Perennial Bareroot

Perennial Bareroot: Planting Delayed
Perennial Bareroot: Planting
Perennial Bareroot: Planting Tips
Perennial Bareroot: Pruning/Winter Care

Trees

Trees: Unboxing
Trees: Planting Delayed
Trees: Site Prep
Trees: Planting
Trees: Fertilizer/Staking/Mulching
Trees: Reachables

Shipping

Estimated Ship Date:

Shipping Information

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping time frames outlined in the table. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on
weight.

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Offce boxes.

2025 Spring Shipping Schedule

Fruit Trees

Zones	Shipping Dates	Last Order Date
3A - 5A	3/24/25 - 6/6/25	6/2/25
5B	3/10/25 - 6/6/25	6/2/25
6A - 7A	2/24/25 - 6/6/25	6/2/25
7B - 10B	2/23/25 - 5/9/25	5/5/25

Shipping Information

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping time frames outlined in the table. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on
weight.

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Offce boxes.