For containerized elderberries, plant them a bit deeper than the old soil level. A couple of inches or up to the first branch node is fine. Test fit the shrub in the hole and adjust the depth as necessary. If planting bare root shrubs, you’ll likely be able to see the old soil l...
Sometimes classified as a tree rather than a shrub, this type grows to a height of up to 30 feet. Native to western North America, from Oregon to Baja all the way to western Texas, it thrives in a wide range of climates. Creamy yellow flowers in the spring are followed by dark bluish...
The elderberry enthusiasts I’ve consulted recommend direct planting your elderberry cuttings in the garden when possible rather than rooting them in pots. If you’d like to try planting elderberry directly in the garden in colder climates, you can store your cuttings in the refrigerator until your...
Sambucus ceruleatypically grows in a tree form reaching 20 to over 30 feet tall, producing large quantities of blue fruits reported to be far tastier thancanadensis.Sambucus cerulea‘s native range spans zones 6 to 10. Consider buying your blue elderberry from a local nursery to make it more ...