Wyldewood Elderberry
Discover the Wyldewood Elderberry, a vibrant native shrub that enhances any landscape with its beauty and ecological value. This fast-growing plant produces spectacular, large white flower clusters with a sweet lemony fragrance in summer, followed by a generous harvest of nutritious, edible purple-black berries. Ideal for creating natural backdrops or privacy screens, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and is exceptionally hardy. For optimal fruit production, consider planting with another elderberry cultivar nearby.
$16.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.3
/ 5
Category Rank
2460
/ 2688
#2460 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
-57%
Below average
Scientific Name
Sambucus canadensis x Wyldewood
/ Sambucus canadensis x Wyldewood
Who it's for
- Exceptional Berry Production
- Robust and Easy to Grow
- Significant Health Benefits
Who should skip it
- Requires Cooking Before Consumption
- Aggressive Spreading Habit
- Susceptible to Specific Pests
Key Specs
Scientific Name
Sambucus canadensis x Wyldewood
Growing Zones
3-9
Mature Height
5-8 feet
Mature Spread
5-8 feet
Bloom Time
Mid summer (June to July)
Soil Type
Average, Loamy, Well-Drained
Native To
North America
Ships As
Potted Plant
Features
- Produces huge, fragrant white flower heads
- Yields bountiful crop of edible purple berries
- Attracts beneficial pollinators and birds
- Fast-growing, excellent for privacy screens
- Native plant, resilient and adaptable
- Rabbit resistant foliage
- Can be cut back for vigorous new growth
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Wyldewood Elderberry plants for arriving healthy and securely packaged. The core satisfaction centers on the quality of the stock provided by American Meadows, which reliably establishes itself postplanting. Gardeners value the promise of a native shrub yielding both beauty and medicinal berries. While most buyers are delighted with the long-term potential, a few initial concerns arose regarding the small size of dormant plants upon delivery. Successful cultivation hinges on patience and following the provided instructions, as vigorous growth and significant berry production typically occur after the first full season of root establishment. The consensus confirms that this high quality stock justifies the investment for those seeking productive edible landscaping.
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