Elderberry Mystery Cuttings

Wanted to grow elderberry but don't really care what variety you get? Maybe you are planting a wet spot, or filling in along the creek. Try our mystery #2 bundles! These are a bundle of 20 sticks for just $20! Or $1 each!! These cuttings don't meet our strict size standards, so might be smaller than a pencil or larger than 1/2" which we feel is the "premium" size.

No guarantee of variety or survivability. We've had plenty of success with this size cuttings, but they are outside of "industry standard" parameters.

Cut from the same bushes that our premium #1 cuttings come from, they are just the ends or bases of the branches. 

Quick Facts:

• Latin Name: Sambucus canadensis
• Common Names: American Elder, American Elderberry, Common Elderberry
• USDA Hardiness Zones: Thrives in 3 to 9, showcasing a broad adaptability.
• Mature Size: Can reach up to 12 feet in height and width, offering a commanding presence.
• Growth Characteristics: Fast-growing with a penchant for moist, fertile locations.
• Fruit and Flower Features: Produces showy clusters of creamy-white flowers, followed by edible purplish-black berries.
• Culinary and Medicinal Uses: Berries are perfect for jams, wines, and syrups; flowers can be used in infusions and baking.

Growing Specifics:

• Soil: Prefers humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH.
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade, with a preference for sunny spots to maximize fruit production.
• Watering: Requires consistent moisture, particularly in dry conditions, to support its lush growth.
• Care: Minimal pruning needed; monitor for common pests like aphids and diseases such as powdery mildew.

Landscape Uses: The American Elderberry is ideal for creating naturalized borders, wildlife gardens, or as a standalone specimen. Its ability to thrive in a variety of conditions, including wet soil, makes it perfect for erosion control and riparian plantings.

Special Attributes: This elderberry variety is highly valued for its environmental contributions, attracting butterflies, pollinators, and serving as a food source for birds. It's resistant to deer, making it a great choice for rural and suburban gardens alike.

Embrace the beauty and bounty of the American Elderberry in your garden, and enjoy the myriad benefits it brings from season to season.

Non-GMO Commitment: At Growing Farmers and The Farm on Central, all our plants are guaranteed non-GMO and not genetically modified in any way, upholding natural breeding methods and promoting sustainable gardening and farming practices.

Growing method: Grown on our Coop farms using natural growing methods, no chemicals used.