Grow beautiful, productive shrubs with these 2 live rooted American Elderberry plants (Sambucus canadensis). Known for their fast growth and attractive clusters of white summer blooms followed by deep purple berries, elderberry shrubs make a striking addition to edible landscapes, hedgerows, and wildlife gardens.

These rooted starter plants establish quickly in well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Elderberries are hardy, adaptable, and suitable for a wide range of climates, making them an excellent choice for home gardeners looking for a reliable, easy-to-grow fruiting shrub.

• Includes two live rooted American Elderberry plants

• Sambucus canadensis — vigorous native North American shrub

• Produces white flower clusters and deep purple berries

• Thrives in full sun to partial shade

• Hardy perennial shrub for USDA Zones 3–9

• Excellent for hedges, borders, and wildlife-friendly gardens

• Fast-growing and easy to establish

• Common Name: American Elderberry

• Scientific Name: Sambucus canadensis

• Plant Type: Deciduous fruiting shrub

• USDA Hardiness Zone: 3–9

• Color: Green foliage, white flowers, dark berries

• Soil Type: Moist, well-draining soil

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

• Watering: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture

• Bloom Season: Late spring to early summer

• Growth Habit: Upright multi-stem shrub

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.