Sambucus Racemosa / European Red Elder Genus - Sambucus Species - Racemosa Common name - European Red Elder Other names - Red Elderberry Pre-Treatment - Required Hardiness zones - 4 - 7 Height / spread - 10'-12' / 3 - 4 m / 8'-12' / 2.40 - 4 m Plant type - Shrub Vegetation type - Deciduous Exposure - Full Sun, Partial Sun Growth rate - Medium Soil PH - Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline Soil type - Light (sandy), medium (loamy), heavy (clay) Water requirements - Average Water Landscape uses - Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Shady Edge Leaf / Flower color - Green / -- Plant growth rate - Medium A decidious Shrub growing to 4m by 3m. It is hardy to zone 6. It is in flower from April to May, and the seeds ripen from June to July. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Insects. The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay soil. The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It requires moist soil. The plant can tolerates strong winds but not maritime exposure. It can tolerate atmospheric pollution. (info source: pfaf.org) 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