You are buying varieties of American Black Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis) and European Black Elderberry (Sambucus nigra)
Robust well rooted plants, ... Ships rooted in soil in separate pots.
Elderberries have intensely flavored fruit with a rich aroma. .. are extremely hardy and are practically pest free. You should order two varieties for better pollination. The berries are recognized by the USDA Database for Flavonoid Content of Selected Foods' as a super fruit. Berries also have high concentrations of vitamin C. All parts of the plant contains toxic alkaloids. Berries should be cooked before eating which makes them safe to eat. Used in jams, preserves, pies, syrups and wine. Attracts birds and butterflies.
2 varieties are required to pollinate each other to insure abundant fruit...up to 30 pounds of berries for a mature plant. All varieties will grow to 6-12 foot tall. Likes full or 3/4 full sun.
