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Red Elderberry (Sambucus racemosa) Seeds

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Red Elderberry (Sambucus racemosa) Seeds

Sambucus racemosa

Red Elderberry (Sambucus racemosa) is a cold-hardy native shrub that produces showy clusters of creamy-white flowers in spring followed by brilliant red berries in summer. It is an excellent choice for wildlife habitat, woodland edges, restoration projects, and native landscapes. The berries are highly valued by birds and other wildlife, while the flowers provide an early nectar source for native pollinators. Dense branching also creates excellent nesting and cover habitat. Seeds are responsibly wild-collected in Northeastern Pennsylvania and packaged by Base Camp North. Includes: Fresh Red Elderberry seeds Responsibly wild collected Cleaned and ready for stratification Packaged in Pennsylvania

Available options

Pack of 100

SKU BCN-2026-REB-50

$5

5 available

Pack of 50

SKU BCN-2026-REB-50

$5

5 available

SKU BCN-2026-REB-50 · 5 available

$5.00

5 in stock

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Growing information

Hardiness

USDA Zones 3–7

Sun

Full Sun to Part Shade

Soil

Moist, well-drained soils; tolerant of loam and woodland soils

Bloom or harvest season

Blooms: Spring (April–May) Fruit Ripens: Summer (June–July)

Mature height

10-25 ft

Spacing

6-12 in

Native range

Eastern and northern United States, southern Canada, and mountainous regions throughout North America.

Wildlife value

Excellent wildlife shrub. The berries provide an important food source for songbirds, grouse, cedar waxwings, thrushes, and small mammals. Dense branching offers nesting and escape cover.

Pollinator value

Creamy-white flower clusters attract native bees, butterflies, flies, and other beneficial pollinating insects early in the growing season.

Host plant information

Provides habitat for numerous native insects and supports woodland ecosystem biodiversity.

Growing notes

Red Elderberry grows naturally along woodland edges, streams, and forest openings. It establishes quickly and is an excellent choice for native hedgerows, restoration plantings, and wildlife habitat projects.

Planting or germination instructions

Planting or Germination Instructions Cold stratify seeds for 90–120 days in a moist medium. Plant ¼ inch deep in spring. Keep soil evenly moist during germination. Plant in full sun to partial shade. Water regularly during the first growing season.

Shipping notes

Seeds are shipped dry and packaged for long-term storage until you're ready to begin cold stratification.

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