Spring Only Species! Please do not select a fall ship/pick up date with this species or it will be removed from your order.

Black Elderberry is an Idaho native shrub and widely distributed across the western United States. Black Elderberry can be found on many different sites and is commonly used in restoration projects for soil stabilization. Bright white flower clusters make this shrub a great addition to landscaping and attract pollinators. Elderberry is low maintenance and can get bushy but responds well to pruning to keep it in check. The fruit it highly utilized for sauces, jam, wine, or pies.

Note: the berries should be cooked before eaten as they are mildly toxic. The leaves and stems are poisonous and should not be consumed.

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Native

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Mature Height: 20’

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Mature Width: 15’

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Drought Tolerant: No

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Growth Rate: Fast

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Wildlife Benefits: Birds, pollinators, wildlife

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Uses: Erosion control, hedge, windbreak, ornamental, specialty crop

Plug Sizes Available: 20 cui

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Hardiness Zones: 3-9

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IMPORTANT: SEEDLINGS MUST BE ORDERED IN MULTIPLES OF 5

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Seedlings can be purchased in the following quantities: 5, 10, 15, 20, etc. If you would like 5 seedlings, please write 5 in the quantity box.