Description
Love pies? This elderberry bush will not only provide shelter for small birds and gorgeous blossoms in the spring for pollinators, but if you can beat the birds to the ripe berries in early September you can use them to bake delicious Elderberry Pie.
Cross-pollination increases fruit production, therefore two or more bushes should be planted in close proximity to each other. Buy one this year, get another next year.
| Black Elderberry Facts and Features | |
| Mature Size | 2- 3 m. (6 - 10 ft.) |
| Sun/Shade | Shade tolerant |
| Moisture | Needs approximately 25 mm of water each week from bloom time to the end of harvest. |
| Soil | Grows best on well-drained loam soils. Good soil drainage should be considered in site selection. |
| Flowers | White flowers in Spring |
| Fruit | Purple-black berries in summer |
| Special Features | Attracts birds |
