American Elderberry Tree Live Plant - Sambucus canadensis, 3 Gallon, Edible Berries, Hardy Perennial

American Elderberry Tree (Sambucus canadensis) - Live Plant

The American Elderberry Tree is a fast-growing, fully rooted live plant ideal for gardeners seeking both ornamental beauty and edible fruit. This deciduous shrub or small tree features striking foliage and produces clusters of white flowers in late spring, followed by dark purple berries in late summer. These berries are nutrient-rich and perfect for making jams, jellies, and other culinary uses.

• Reaches heights of 5-12 feet with an upright growth habit
• Produces white flower clusters in late spring
• Yields dark purple edible berries in late summer
• Thrives in various soil types, including wet or average conditions
• Attracts pollinators and beneficial wildlife
• Low maintenance and suitable for beginner gardeners
• Prefers full sun to partial shade locations

For optimal growth, plant the American Elderberry in well-drained, fertile soil and maintain consistent moisture through regular watering. It is hardy in USDA zones 3 through 8, making it adaptable to a range of climates. This plant is a valuable addition to any garden, offering both aesthetic appeal and a bountiful harvest.

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.