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Red Elderberry (Sambucus racemosa) Seeds

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Red Elderberry (Sambucus racemosa) Seeds

Sambucus racemosa

Red Elderberry (Sambucus racemosa) is a cold-hardy native shrub that produces showy clusters of creamy-white flowers in spring followed by brilliant red berries in summer. It is an excellent choice for wildlife habitat, woodland edges, restoration projects, and native landscapes. The berries are highly valued by birds and other wildlife, while the flowers provide an early nectar source for native pollinators. Dense branching also creates excellent nesting and cover habitat. Seeds are responsibly wild-collected in Northeastern Pennsylvania and packaged by Base Camp North. Includes: Fresh Red Elderberry seeds Responsibly wild collected Cleaned and ready for stratification Packaged in Pennsylvania

Small-batch seed lots are gathered, cleaned, processed, and packed by Josh at Base Camp North with help from a few friends in Pennsylvania.

Available options

Pack of 100

SKU BCN-2026-REB-100

$5

2 available

Pack of 50

SKU BCN-2026-REB-50

$5

5 available

SKU BCN-2026-REB-100 · 2 available

$5.00

2 in stock

Seed packets can ship by $2 Economy Seed Mail without tracking when they fit in one envelope. Tracked USPS options are available at checkout, and up to 12 seed packets usually fit in one envelope.

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Growing information

Hardiness

Zone 3

Sun

Full Sun to Part Shade

Soil

Moist, well-drained

Bloom or harvest season

Spring

Mature height

10-25 ft

Spacing

6-10 ft

Native range

North America

Wildlife value

High

Pollinator value

Moderate

Host plant information

Not Known

Growing notes

Red Elderberry grows naturally along woodland edges, streams, and forest openings. It establishes quickly and is an excellent choice for native hedgerows, restoration plantings, and wildlife habitat projects.

Planting or germination instructions

Planting or Germination Instructions Cold stratify seeds for 90–120 days in a moist medium. Plant ¼ inch deep in spring. Keep soil evenly moist during germination. Plant in full sun to partial shade. Water regularly during the first growing season.

Shipping notes

Seeds are shipped dry and packaged for long-term storage until you're ready to begin cold stratification.

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