Sambucus Nigra / European Elderberry Genus - Sambucus Species - Nigra Common name - European Elderberry Pre-Treatment - Required Hardiness zones - 5 - 7 Height / spread - 20-30' / 6 - 9 m / 20-30' / 6 - 9 m Plant type - Shrub Vegetation type - Deciduous Exposure - Full Sun, Partial Sun Growth rate - Medium Soil PH - Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline Soil type - Clay, Loam, Well Drained Water requirements - Average Water Landscape uses - Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break Leaf / Flower color - Green / -- Plant growth rate - Medium Elderberries are large deciduous shrubs native to Europe, Asia and northern Africa. They are grown for their beautiful foliage, large, musky-scented flowers and showy clusters of fruits. Wildlife magnets, their inflorescences are often visited by butterflies and fruits are favored by birds. Its pinnate (feathery) leaves are divided into many elliptic leaflets, giving a tropical appearance. The leaves emit a somewhat unpleasant odor when crushed. In late spring and summer, flat-topped umbels of creamy flowers appear followed in autumn by large clusters of glossy black berries. Not fussy about soils, elderberries like a sunny spot and moderate moisture. For best fruiting, plant two or more cultivars in the shrub border or as a screen or backdrop. (source: learn2grow.com) Extra seeds The seeds are hand-selected. You will never receive fewer seeds than stated. We include extra seeds always as possible ! Packing The seeds are securely packed in plastic labeled bags. You will get every seed with printed germination instruction included. The online extended PDF version will be accesible as well. You will receive: Seeds packed in plastic labeled bags Printed germination instructions Shipping We will ship from FLORIDA, UNITED STATES on the same or next business day after payment cleared by USPS First Class Mail with the printed the propagation and germination instructions. But you should check additional Internet resources for proper germination methods. Delivery time depends on your location (we always ship on the same or next business day after cleared payment): US buyers - 2-5 days non-US buyers - 7-30 days. Discounts Powered by HobbySeeds