The Improved Cultivar Mix Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) combines several premium elderberry varieties selected for their vigor, flower abundance, and berry production. This seed mix produces hardy, fast-growing shrubs that offer ornamental value and wildlife benefits year after year.
These Non-GMO elderberry seeds yield shrubs with clusters of creamy-white blossoms in late spring and glossy black berries in summer. Perfect for pollinator gardens, wildlife landscapes, and ornamental hedges, the Improved Cultivar Mix provides diversity, resilience, and beauty across growing zones 4–8.
Features
- Includes multiple improved elderberry cultivars for strength and yield
- Produces white flower clusters and deep purple-black berries
- Non-GMO, hardy, and adaptable to many soil types
- Excellent pollinator and wildlife plant
- Fast-growing and easy to maintain
- Ideal for ornamental hedges and naturalized landscapes
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Sambucus nigra
- Common Name: Improved Cultivar Mix Elderberry
- Plant Type: Deciduous flowering shrub
- Growth Height: 6–12 feet
- Spread: 6–10 feet
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–8
- Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Type: Moist, well-drained, loamy soil; tolerates clay and sandy soils
- Bloom Season: Late spring to early summer
- Fruit Season: Late summer to early fall
- Flower Color: White to cream
- Fruit Color: Deep purple to black
- Foliage: Green turning yellow in fall
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Planting Season: Spring or fall
- Sowing Depth: ¼ inch
- Germination Time: 30–90 days (cold stratification recommended for 60–90 days)
- Watering Needs: Moderate to high; prefers consistent moisture
- Maintenance: Prune annually in late winter to promote new growth
- Wildlife Benefits: Attracts pollinators, birds, and butterflies
- Uses: Ornamental hedges, wildlife gardens, naturalized plantings, pollinator habitats
Planting Guide
- Cold Stratify: Chill seeds in moist medium for 60–90 days before planting.
- Prepare Soil: Use moist, fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost.
- Sow Seeds: Plant ¼ inch deep and water lightly.
- Light: Provide full sun to partial shade.
- Watering: Keep soil evenly moist throughout germination and early growth.
- Spacing: Space 6–10 feet apart for hedges or individual shrubs.
- Maintenance: Prune after the first year to shape and encourage new shoots.
