Sambucus canadensis6-12' × same. Fedco intro, 2014. Originally selected and propagated by Sue Szwed and Mitch Lansky of Wytopitlock, ME.
Sourced from a wide swath of plants growing in Aroostook County between Wytopitlock and Bancroft near the Mattawamkeag River. Robust plants with consistently high fruit yields. Z3. Maine Grown.BACK! (1–3' shrubs)
Items from our perennial plants warehouse ordered
on or before March 7 will ship around March 31
through late April, starting with warmer areas and finishing in
colder areas. Orders placed after March 7 will
ship around late April through early-to-mid May, in the order in
which they were received.
ships in spring
7430
Mattawamkeag
Additional Information
American Black Elderberry
This species is native to North America. Hardier than the European Sambucus nigra, and fruits on first-year wood.
Elderberries
Considered self-fertile but multiple plants will improve fruit set—it’s okay to mix species.
Plant 4–6' apart. Best in rich soil but adaptable to a variety of soil types. In spring, while plant is still dormant, prune away any weak, broken or dead canes.
