Elderberry - American
We have been growing Elderberries for our personal use for 15 years now. I originally started growing after reading that Native Americans used Elderberries as a way to help with colds and flus. I make a Elderberry Syrup from the berries every Fall as an immune booster for my family.
Beware where you plant Elderberries they tend to spread by shallow roots and can quickly take over an area. They would make a great hedge row. They get 12' -15' tall and 5' wide shrub. Very fragrant white flowers similar to a hydrangea, bloom in June. The flowers make an excellent Elder Flower syrup which can be used to make jelly, wine, or added to sparkling water to give a flavor of the pop, Sprite. (Should you want the recipe for Elderflower Syrup feel free to message me. I have an excellent recipe from England.) The Elderberries show up in August. Keep an eye on your bush to see when the berries will ripen, because I can tell you your local birds will be watching as well. Some years my harvest isn't a lot due to feeding the local feathered friends. These tiny deep purple fruits are slightly bitter. Just make sure not to harvest any stems. The stems are poisonous with a low dosage of cyanide. Elderberries do freeze really well if you don't have time to process them right away.
Plants will be grown in a 1-gallon pot.
We have been growing Elderberries for our personal use for 15 years now. I originally started growing after reading that Native Americans used Elderberries as a way to help with colds and flus. I make a Elderberry Syrup from the berries every Fall as an immune booster for my family.
Beware where you plant Elderberries they tend to spread by shallow roots and can quickly take over an area. They would make a great hedge row. They get 12' -15' tall and 5' wide shrub. Very fragrant white flowers similar to a hydrangea, bloom in June. The flowers make an excellent Elder Flower syrup which can be used to make jelly, wine, or added to sparkling water to give a flavor of the pop, Sprite. (Should you want the recipe for Elderflower Syrup feel free to message me. I have an excellent recipe from England.) The Elderberries show up in August. Keep an eye on your bush to see when the berries will ripen, because I can tell you your local birds will be watching as well. Some years my harvest isn't a lot due to feeding the local feathered friends. These tiny deep purple fruits are slightly bitter. Just make sure not to harvest any stems. The stems are poisonous with a low dosage of cyanide. Elderberries do freeze really well if you don't have time to process them right away.
Plants will be grown in a 1-gallon pot.
We have been growing Elderberries for our personal use for 15 years now. I originally started growing after reading that Native Americans used Elderberries as a way to help with colds and flus. I make a Elderberry Syrup from the berries every Fall as an immune booster for my family.
Beware where you plant Elderberries they tend to spread by shallow roots and can quickly take over an area. They would make a great hedge row. They get 12' -15' tall and 5' wide shrub. Very fragrant white flowers similar to a hydrangea, bloom in June. The flowers make an excellent Elder Flower syrup which can be used to make jelly, wine, or added to sparkling water to give a flavor of the pop, Sprite. (Should you want the recipe for Elderflower Syrup feel free to message me. I have an excellent recipe from England.) The Elderberries show up in August. Keep an eye on your bush to see when the berries will ripen, because I can tell you your local birds will be watching as well. Some years my harvest isn't a lot due to feeding the local feathered friends. These tiny deep purple fruits are slightly bitter. Just make sure not to harvest any stems. The stems are poisonous with a low dosage of cyanide. Elderberries do freeze really well if you don't have time to process them right away.
Plants will be grown in a 1-gallon pot.