American Elderberry Live Plant – Sambucus canadensis – Native Edible Berry Shrub

Scientific name: Sambucus canadensis

Native to: Eastern North America, including Maryland

Native Shrub with Flowers, Berries, and Wildlife Value

American Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis) is a deciduous native shrub that produces broad clusters of white flowers in early summer followed by dark purple-black berries later in the season. The flowers provide resources for visiting pollinators, and the fruit is used by birds and other wildlife.

Plants can spread by suckers and are well suited to naturalized plantings, rain gardens, wildlife gardens, and other sites where a colony-forming shrub can be accommodated.

Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun to part sun
• Hardiness Zones: 3–9
• Mature Height: About 5–12 feet under typical garden conditions
• Bloom: Early summer
• Fruit: Late summer into fall
• Moisture: Average to moist

What You'll Receive

A live American Elderberry plant in the size selected above. Plant height and seasonal appearance vary naturally.

Arrival Support

Unpack promptly after delivery. If there is a problem with your order on arrival, contact us within 24 hours and include clear photos so we can help.

Shipping

Check agricultural restrictions to confirm this plant can be shipped from Maryland to your state.

We cannot ship to: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, Washington, Oregon, or Mississippi.

Ideal Shipping Temperature: up to 85°F.