{"product_id":"elderberry-sambucus-nigra-ssp-canadensis","title":"Elderberry (Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis)","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eElderberry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSambucus nigra ssp. canadensis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Common Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e American Elderberry, Common Elderberry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0; font-size: 1.05em;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eTop Pick:\u003c\/strong\u003e A fast-growing native shrub that provides flowers, fruit, and habitat while thriving in moist conditions.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Plant Info\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e☀️ \u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun to Part Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e💧 \u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e📏 \u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–12 ft tall × 6–12 ft wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"plant-traits\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003ePlant Traits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eNative Status\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003e\n      Texas Native\u003cbr\u003e\n      North Texas Native\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eWildlife Value\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003e\n      Pollinator Support, Nectar Source,\n      \u003cspan class=\"no-wrap\"\u003eBird: Seed Food\u003c\/span\u003e,\n      \u003cspan class=\"no-wrap\"\u003eBird: Cover\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eGarden Use\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003e\n      Habitat Planting, Rain Garden, Naturalized Planting\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eGrowth Behavior\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003e\n      Upright \/ Non-Spreading\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eSeasonal Interest\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003e\n      Spring (Flowers), Summer (Fruit), Deciduous\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA fast-growing native shrub with showy white flowers and dark berries that support wildlife and can be used in cooking.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Elderberry produces clusters of white blooms in spring followed by dark berries in summer. It thrives in moist soils and is often found along streams and low areas.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e🌼 Why it works\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSupports birds, pollinators, and overall habitat\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProduces edible fruit (when properly prepared)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFast-growing and adaptable\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExcellent for rain gardens and low areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e🐦 Wildlife value\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Flowers support pollinators, while berries provide an important food source for birds.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Offers cover and contributes to habitat structure.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e🌱 Where it thrives\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Best in full sun to part shade with moist soil. It performs well in rain gardens, along drainage areas, and in naturalized plantings.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRain gardens and low areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHabitat plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNaturalized landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers moist, fertile soil but adapts to a range of conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e✂️ Growth \u0026amp; maintenance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Prune as needed to manage size and shape. May spread by suckering over time.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e💧 Water (establishment note)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Water regularly during establishment; once established, Elderberry prefers consistent moisture and performs best in wetter conditions.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePickup Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Order online and select a pickup time at checkout. 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