{"product_id":"american-elderberry-plant-live-rooted-elderberry-shrub-edible-berry-plant-zones-4-9","title":"American Elderberry Plant – Live Rooted Elderberry Shrub for Zones 4–9","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrow your own nutrient-rich elderberries with this American Elderberry rooted starter plant, a hardy native shrub prized for its fragrant flowers, wildlife value, and antioxidant-rich berries. American Elderberry produces clusters of creamy white blossoms followed by dark purple-black berries commonly used for syrups, jams, jellies, wines, smoothies, desserts, and traditional recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis vigorous multi-stemmed shrub is perfect for edible landscapes, pollinator gardens, wildlife plantings, rain gardens, and backyard orchards. Naturally grown without pesticides, elderberry plants establish quickly and provide years of productive harvests.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 rooted American Elderberry starter plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy live edible berry shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative fruiting elderberry variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturally grown pesticide-free plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure packaging for safe shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon Name: American Elderberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanical Name: Sambucus canadensis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Type: Fruiting deciduous shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth Stage: Dormant rooted starter plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: Moist fertile well-draining soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatering: Moderate to consistent moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Height: Approximately 5–12 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth Habit: Upright spreading shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloom Color: Fragrant white flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFruit Color: Purple-black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFruit Flavor: Pleasant flavor after cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest Season: Late July through September\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTime to Fruit: Approximately 1–2 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial Features: Pollinator friendly, wildlife value, native edible plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSDA Zones: 4–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollination: Improved fruiting with multiple plants nearby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elderberries should be cooked before consumption. Raw berries, stems, and seeds should not be eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant multiple elderberry shrubs together for heavier fruit production and improved pollination. Prune older canes periodically to encourage vigorous new fruiting growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Notice for Live Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within \u003cstrong\u003e48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e of delivery and provide the required photos for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos of the shipping box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto of the shipping label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear photos of the plant from multiple angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"PlantsruleShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52499615318148,"sku":null,"price":63.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/ListingShopify2_21_fd058d50-ba29-4995-b743-666ad603edc2.jpg?v=1783660904","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.com\/products\/american-elderberry-plant-live-rooted-elderberry-shrub-edible-berry-plant-zones-4-9","provider":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}