Oak Summit Nursery
Red Elderberry (Sambucus racemosa)
Red Elderberry (Sambucus racemosa)
Fall 2026 plant sale
Fall plant ordering opens September 15. Shipping begins in October 2026.
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Red Elderberry plants were propagated from seedlings selected for finely divided foliage. They are probably descendants of Lemony Lace, but they are not a named cultivar.
The shrubs produce red berries used by wildlife; the cooked fruit is also used by some people. They have a spreading habit, and nursery plants cut back to the ground have regrown 6 to 8 feet in one season.
Cold Hardiness Zone: 2
Mature Size: 8 to 12 ft tall and wide
Fall 2026 plant sale
Plants are sold seasonally after nursery stock is counted. Fall ordering opens September 15 and shipping begins in October 2026. Add a reminder and we will email when this listing opens.
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Cold hardinessZone 2 · Canadian maps for this plant
Zone 2 and warmer
The map shows minimum winter hardiness. Soil, moisture and summer warmth also affect how a plant grows.
About these maps
Climate: Natural Resources Canada, 1991–2020. Provincial distribution: VASCAN via retained botanical research. Province outlines: Natural Earth, public domain.
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