Elderberry (‘Sambucus nigra’) 1 Gallon $18

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Full/Partial Sun

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Elderberries is a shrub with dark purple fruit. It is rich source of antioxidants known as anthocyanins.  The Elderberry plant is a member of the honeysuckle family.  It has edible purplish-fruit that ripens in dropping clusters late in the summer.  The fruit is rich in flavonoids. In addition to their culinary uses, the fruit is commonly used in cough syrups.

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How to grow the Elderberry Plant

 

Elderberries grow well in full- to part-sun locations. They are not fussy about soil type, but grow best in a slightly acidic soil that is high in organic matter and stays consistently moist. 

 

Planting

“Before planting, amend the soil with compost. Although elderberries grow well in moist soils, it's a myth they can grow in poorly drained, wet soils. On heavy clay soils, consider building a raised bed to provide proper water drainage. Set shrubs out in spring, spacing plants 6 to 10 feet apart depending on the variety.”

 

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trained like a grape vine on a trellis or left as a shrub."  https://www.groworganic.com/blogs/articles/how-to-grow-goji-berries-aka-wolfberries