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American Black Elderberry

Native Black Elderberry Shrubs | Sambucus canadensis - American Elderberry is a native shrub to the eastern part of North America. This fruiting bush grows zones are 3 to 8. The white lemon scented flower s open in June followed by deep purple fruit during late August to September. Do not eat unripe or raw elderberry fruits as they are considered poisonous. Growing Elderberry How to grow elderberry is a frequent question. Sambucus canadensis naturally grow in moist (not wet) areas such as woodlands, thickets, streambanks, along river and stream banks as well as in well drained areas such as...

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How to Plant and Grow Elderberry Plants

That old saw about respecting your elders should extend to elderberries (Sambucus spp.) too. In recent years, they have gained a reputation as virus-fighters , besides being high in fiber , antioxidants and Vitamin C. They can be toxic when uncooked, however, due to a glycoside in the seeds which is destroyed by heat. But, if you always boil or bake the berries before consuming them in pies, jellies, and syrups, you shouldn’t find elder hostile! Planting and Growing Elderberry Plants You can plant dormant bushes in early spring. If you purchase potted plants which already are growing, wait...

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Sambucus Black Lace® Elderberry

Black Lace® Sambucus Elderberry Fruiting Trees Sambucus Black Lace® Elderberry shrubs are a stunning development in Elderberry breeding. Intense purple black foliage is finely cut, gives this small growing tree an effect similar to that of Japanese maples . Some landscape designers are using the Black Lace in place of the more sensitive acer varieties since this cultivar is extremely durable and extremely adaptable. The Black Lace® Elderberry is a small flowering tree that produces creamy pink flowers in spring contrasting nicely with the dark leaves. The flowers are followed by blackish red...

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Elderberry Shrubs on Sale!

Submitted by cheryl on Sun, 2019-02-10 12:08

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12 Attention Grabbing Native Perennials

Native plants are beneficial to the environment , provide food and other resources to wildlife, and are typically easy to care for. If you're interested in adding native plants to your landscaping but you're worried about them looking plain or boring next to more exotic species, check out this list of 12 native perennials with unique features that will grab attention in your garden! 1. Wild Red Columbine Attention Grabber: Flowers The Wild Red Columbine is a small plant at only a foot tall, but its bright red-and-yellow flowers stand out for their unique shape and downward bloom. A good word...

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Plant These 3 Fast Growing Shrubs For An Instant Garden

Get an Instant Garden when you plant these 3 fast growing flowering shrubs. There’s nothing more rewarding than a simple action that creates a lasting, big impact. This is especially true in the garden. Fast growing flowering shrubs are the ideal solution to creating a garden that fills a lot of space in the garden. They can also put on a car-stopping show if you plan it right, and will certainly make your garden really glow. There are lots of other functions that fast growing and beautiful shrubs can perform- from windbreaks to privacy screening, fast growing shrubs will do the...

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Hosting the Perfect Fall Garden Party

We will show you how to host the perfect fall garden party. Fall has to be the perfect time to host an outdoor get together or fall garden party . Invite a few friends over and celebrate. Just like when you entertain indoors, entertaining outdoors requires some planning and sprucing up as well. Take an objective walk through your garden area and decide where you want everyone to gather. Pick a focal point as your backdrop and you're ready to begin. Pull out the tallest or widest spreading weeds Clip out dead branches (be sure to save any larger dead shrub or tree branches and "plant" them in...

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It’s the Berries: Growing Fruiting Plants in Containers

Although fruiting plants and bushes usually berry most bountifully when set in the ground, not everyone has the acreage and time to grow them there. And it is easier to grow a berry plant in pots than groups of plants in the landscape . So, if your space and patience both are limited, you may want to start looking for large pots or grow-bags. To grow strawberries , you will need a container at least 10 inches in diameter, in the 16 to 18 inch range to grow a goji berry shrub , and at least a 24 to 26 inch container for a blackberry, raspberry, or elderberry bush . A half-barrel usually is...

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