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 zones 3-9