planting elderberry seeds Sambucus canadensis: American Elderberry Seeds

planting elderberry seeds Sambucus canadensis: American Elderberry SeedsZones: 3 to 9 Mature Height: 12 feet Mature Spread: 10 feet The American Elderberry is a large fruit bearing shrub. Produces black or purple berries that are great for wildlife and jams and jellies. Small, white, flat topped clusters of flowers. It has light gray or brown bark and is arching in form. Produces attractive flowers and berries all season long. A showy ornamental ideal for the garden. When choosing a location, keep in mind that the

Zones: 3 to 9
Mature Height: 12 feet
Mature Spread: 10 feet

The American Elderberry is a large fruit-bearing shrub. Produces black or purple berries that are great for wildlife and jams and jellies. Small, white, flat-topped clusters of flowers. It has light gray or brown bark and is arching in form. Produces attractive flowers and berries all season long. A showy ornamental ideal for the garden.

When choosing a location, keep in mind that the American Elderberry has a fast growth rate. It grows up to 12 feet in height and 10 feet in spread. It can be planted in zones 3 to 9. Prefers moist soil and full sun.

How To Start These Seeds:
Scarification: Soak in hot tap water, let stand in water for 24 hours.
Stratification: Warm stratify for 60 days, cold stratify for 150 days
Germination: Sow seed 1/4 inch deep, tamp the soil, keep moist, mulch the seed bed. Can be sown outdoors in the fall for spring germination.

Seed Count Per Packet:
This packet contains 60 hand-sorted, high-quality seeds.

If refrigerated upon receipt, these seeds can be stored for up to a year before you decide to use them.