Elder, American

Please Note:  We are now  offering The selected  Johns and Adams varieties of American Elder which are vigorous varieties with great berry production and medicinal  value !!A wider ranging species which grows throughout the country east of the Rockies. Closely related to Sambucus Nigra from Europe they can reach 4 to 12 feet in height depending on fertility. The dark blue/ black  berries are a wonderful medicine traditionally used as a potent antiviral, as winter Syrup, or tincture as well as wine and as jam. Elder flowers are a wonderful Tea when feverish especially combined with Yarrow. Like the other Elders all parts of the tree are useful. With a long and colorful history in European traditions. An Elder is a powerful and beautiful medicinal shrub for any herbscape. Hardy to zone 3