- Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 5 - 8 Feet
- Mature Spread 5 - 8 Feet
- Growing Zones 3 - 9
- Use As A Thriller In Containers
For the most delicious jams, jellies and even wine, try growing Wyldewood Elderberry. Sambucus canadensis 'Wyldewood', as it is also known, is a native shrub that produces massive 12-inch clusters of scented white flowers that later develop into black-purple fruits. Growing to 5 to 8 feet tall, it is a manageable Sambucus that is also loved by wildlife.
The Wyldewood Elderberry is a hardy shrub that is suitable for growing in zones 3 to 9. It is deer resistant but the pollinators and birds love it when it flowers and then fruits in August. Ornate in its own right, the Wyldewood Elderberry can be grown at the back of a border or with other soft fruits.
Wyldewood Elderberry Care
You can grow the Wyldewood Elderberry in full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate most soils, including poorer substrates as long as they are well drained. When watering, aim for a moist soil without oversaturating the planting area. A year after planting, you can begin to fertilize in spring with a slow-release, balanced feed.
No pruning is required for the first two years. After that, you can remove dead, damaged and mature growth (over three years old) when dormant in late fall.
Wyldewood Elderberry Spacing
Over time the Wyldewood Elderberry can grow to 5 to 8 feet tall and wide. As a vigorous shrub, a plant spacing of 5 to 8 feet is recommended.
Wyldewood Elderberry Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 9 |
| Plant Type: |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 5 - 8 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 5 - 8 Feet |
| Spacing: 5 - 8 Feet |
| Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): White |
| Flower Description: White Shades |
| Bloom Period: Summer |
| Foliage Type: Deciduous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: Green Shades |
| Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: N/A |
| Tolerates: N/A |
| Attracts: Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Container Role: Thriller |
| Uses: Borders, Edging |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Fragrant, Native to North America |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Wyldewood Elderberry |
| Other Name(s): Common Elderberry, Black Elder, Black Elderberry, Common Elder, Elderberry, Tapiro, Sauco |
| Scientific Name: Sambucus canadensis 'Wyldewood' |
- SKU:
- 1231014678-pc
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
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Summer
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Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
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