American Elderberry Tree Sambucus canadensis - Fully Rooted Live Plant

About This Plant

The American Elderberry Tree (Sambucus canadensis) is a live, fully rooted plant known for its striking purple fruits and attractive foliage. It is a deciduous shrub/tree with a sprawling, suckering growth habit and provides seasonal interest in cold and temperate climates. The plant is deer-resistant and considered child/pet safe. It thrives in full sun to partial shade.

What You Will Receive

One healthy starter plant, fully rooted, shipped without a pot and with minimal soil for easier handling.

• Format: Live rooted plant, shipped without pot
• Common name: American Elderberry Tree
• Scientific name: Sambucus canadensis
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Watering: Moderate; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings
• Soil: Sand, silt, loam, or peat soil
• Hardiness zones: 3-8
• Growth habit: Sprawling and suckering

Growing Information

Shipped as a live rooted plant without a pot. Water moderately and provide full sun to partial shade. Ensure planting site accommodates its sprawling, suckering habit. Soil types can include sand, silt, loam, or peat soils. Zoning 3-8 supports cold to temperate climates.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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