Elderberry Plants

Elderberry is a hardy, fast-growing shrub prized for its abundant clusters of dark-purple berries and dependable garden performance. Native to North America, vigorous plants quickly establish and can form attractive hedgerows or wildlife-friendly plantings that produce fruit year after year.

Plant elderberries in full sun to partial shade, spacing plants about 6 to 8 feet apart with rows about 10 feet apart. Choose fertile, well-drained soil that retains consistent moisture, and water regularly while plants establish and during dry periods. Fertilize annually in spring with compost or a balanced fertilizer, and prune out dead or weak canes in late winter.

Best suited to USDA Zones 4–9, elderberries are adaptable, productive, and easy to grow across a wide range of climates and soils. For the best fruit set, plant at least two different elderberry varieties within about 50 feet of one another for cross-pollination.

Tart and richly flavored, elderberries are well suited for syrups, jams, jellies, wine, and other prepared uses. Their fast growth and attractive habit also make them a useful choice for naturalized areas, hedgerows, and edible landscapes.

Shipping Notice: This item ships directly from our grower on a separate seasonal schedule from Seeds ’n Such seed orders. Plants ship as dormant, bare-root stock when weather conditions are suitable for your USDA zone. A flat $12 Live Plant Shipping Fee applies to each order containing berry plants.