{"product_id":"black-elderberry-sambucus-nigra-seeds","title":"Black Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) Seeds","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"783\"\u003eBlack Elderberry (Sambucus nigra)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a versatile, fast-growing deciduous shrub valued for its ornamental beauty and ecological benefits. Native to Europe and widely cultivated in North America, it produces large clusters of creamy white flowers in spring, followed by glossy black berries in late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1404\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1092\"\u003eNon-GMO, cold-hardy shrub\u003c\/strong\u003e is perfect for hedgerows, wildlife gardens, and naturalized landscapes. The flowers attract pollinators, while the berries provide food for birds and other wildlife. 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