Wyldwood Elderberry
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Description
Description
The sweet and juicy fruit contains a high amount of vitamin C and can be made into wine, jam or left on the plant to provide seasonal forage for wildlife. This variety requires a different variety to cross-pollinate. Caution: Raw berries should be cooked before eating.
Wyldwood Elderberry Bush - SAMBUCUS canadensis 'Wyldwood'. 5-8' tall, 5-8' spread, upright and rounded, full sun, spring bloom. Huge white flower heads form on vigorous, glossy green foliage. The sweet purple-black fruit develops in large clusters and ripens in late summer. Found growing wild in Brush Hills, Oklahoma. This native has a harvest season that is two and three weeks later than other major cultivars. Wyldwood has high vigor and bears fruit in 2-3 years after planting. The sweet and juicy fruit contains a high amount of vitamin C and makes excellent jams and wine. Deer resistant. This variety requires a different variety to cross-pollinate. Zones 3-8. Potted in 1 quart pot.
Shipping Schedule
Shipping Schedule
We currently only ship to the 48 contiguous U.S. states. Shipments are scheduled by USDA Hardiness Zone, ensuring your plants arrive ready to thrive.
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Do you split orders?
We do not split orders by default. Place a separate order to receive “ready now” items sooner.
What is the shipping priority?
We ship to colder zones first, then proceed to warmer zones.
Do I need lead time before planting?
Most perennials need 4–6 weeks in-ground before the first freeze.
When do you start shipping to my zone?
| Zone | Approx. Shipping Time |
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| Zones 7–11 | Early–Mid March |
| Zone 6 | Late March |
| Zone 5 | Mid April |
| Zone 4 | Late April |
| Zone 3 | Early May |
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Wyldwood Elderberry
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