5 American Elderberry Plants - Sambucus canadensis | Live Perennial Shrubs for Gardens & Wildlife

Product Overview

These 5 fully rooted American Elderberry plants (Sambucus canadensis) are native perennial shrubs known for their clusters of white flowers and dark purple berries. Ideal for edible landscaping, wildlife gardens, and natural hedgerows, these shrubs provide both aesthetic and ecological benefits.

Key Features

• Set of 5 live American Elderberry plants
• Native perennial with white spring blooms and dark purple berries
• Supports pollinators and attracts birds
• Thrives in USDA zones 3–9
• Suitable for gardens, hedgerows, and naturalized areas

Growing Information

American Elderberry plants prefer moist, well-drained soil and grow best in full sun to partial shade. They have a fast growth rate and reach a mature height of 6 to 12 feet. Blooming occurs in late spring, with berries ready for harvest in late summer. Moderate to high watering is recommended to maintain healthy growth.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.