American Elderberry Cuttings 5-8" Unrooted Black Elderberry Sambucus nigra for Propagation and Landscaping

American Elderberry (Sambucus nigra), commonly known as European or black elderberry, is a deciduous shrub valued for its ornamental white flower clusters and dark berry production. It is widely planted in landscapes for seasonal interest and naturalized garden settings. These unrooted cuttings provide an opportunity to propagate this adaptable shrub.

🌱 What You’ll Receive

• 5 Cuttings
• 5–8 inches long
• Unrooted cuttings

🌿 Plant Overview

Sambucus nigra is a deciduous shrub or small tree known for its broad, flat clusters of small white flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer. These are followed by dark purple to black fruit clusters. It develops an upright, multi-stem growth habit and adapts well to a range of temperate growing environments.

🌸 Characteristics

• Deciduous shrub
• Flat-topped clusters of white flowers
• Dark purple-black fruit clusters
• Upright, spreading growth habit

Mature size varies depending on climate and growing conditions.

Common Name: American Elderberry
Scientific Name: Sambucus nigra
Sunlight: Partial Shade to Full Sun
Watering: Moderate; prefers consistently moist soil
Soil: Moist, well-draining
Hardiness Zones: 4–7
Growth Habit: Upright, multi-stem
Format: Unrooted cuttings