Elderberry Seeds – Sambucus nigra

Grow a productive and ornamental garden plant with Sambucus nigra Elderberry Seeds, a classic variety valued for its lush foliage, clusters of creamy spring blossoms, and dark purple berries. Elderberry plants are well-suited for home gardens, edible landscapes, and small orchards, offering both beauty and reliable growth through multiple seasons.

This hardy species thrives in a range of climates, adapts well to various soil types, and forms a strong, long-lived shrub once established. Elderberry plants are known for producing abundant clusters each year, making them ideal for gardeners seeking a dependable perennial addition to their outdoor spaces.

Features

• Produces attractive clusters of spring flowers

• Hardy perennial shrub suitable for home gardens and orchards

• Vigorous growth with long-term productivity

• Tolerates a variety of soils and climates

• Low-maintenance plant once established

Specifications

• Common Name: Elderberry

• Botanical Name: Sambucus nigra

• Bloom Season: Late Spring to Early Summer (May–June)

• Berry Season: Late Summer to Early Fall (August–September)

• Planting Season: Spring or Fall

  • Zones 3–4: Start indoors early April; transplant after frost (late May–June)

  • Zones 5–6: Direct sow or transplant April–May or September

  • Zones 7–8: Direct sow March–April or October–November

  • Zones 9–10: Direct sow February–March or October

• Hardiness Zones: Zones 3–10

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Requirement: Moist, well-drained soil; tolerates average soil

• Germination Time: 30–60 days (cold stratification recommended)

• Plant Height: 8–12 feet at maturity

• Growth Habit: Multi-stemmed perennial shrub