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Planting instructions

European Elderberry (Sambucus nigra)

Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Moist
Growth habits: Vigorous, self-fertile, very cold-hardy, reaching 10 to 12 feet at maturity. Dislikes summer heat, so more suitable for plantings above 3,000 feet elevation.
Landscape uses: Provides shade and habitat for many other plants, excellent as a pond edge or hedge plant.
Usefulness: Fruit is sweeter than American elderberries, but has all hte same antiviral properties.

species: $18.00/2 gal, cultivars: $27.00/3 gal

Available Varieties

Allesso - A fine ornamental with large, tasty, nutritious fruit.

Haschberg - Excellent variety with large clusters of sweet and tasty fruit.

Korser - Very ornamental to 8 feet tall, with large crops of large, high-quality fruit.