Elderberry cuttings

Grow Your Own Elderberry — Florida's Instant Hedge

Fresh-cut, 5.5-inch elderberry cuttings (Sambucus nigra), organically grown right here in Florida and ready to start a thriving new plant. American settlers once called elderberry the "instant hedge" — and for good reason. Once you have one established, simply trim it, keep it shapely, and those clippings become new plants you can root in a row until you have a lush, productive hedge. Our cuttings carry on that same living tradition.

Why Grow Elderberry?

Elderberry is one of the most rewarding plants you can add to a Florida garden. Here's why gardeners love it:

• Fast results: Starts producing flowers and berries usually within the first year of planting.
• Beautiful blooms: Large, umbrella-shaped clusters of tiny white aromatic flowers attract pollinators and fill the garden with fragrance.
• Immune-supporting berries: Elderberries have been used for centuries in folk medicine and are widely celebrated for their antioxidant-rich, immune-boosting properties. They're the star ingredient in elderberry syrups, tinctures, jams, and wines.
• Loves wet feet: Unlike many plants, elderberry thrives in moist or even occasionally waterlogged soil — perfect for Florida's rainy season and low-lying garden spots.
• Wildlife magnet: Birds and beneficial insects flock to elderberry flowers and fruit.

⚠️ Important: The leaves and stems of elderberry are toxic to humans and pets. Only the ripe berries and flowers are edible. Always cook berries before consuming.

How to Root Your Cutting

1. Prepare your cutting: Remove any leaves from the lower half of the cutting, leaving 2–3 leaves at the top.
2. Optional rooting hormone: Dip the cut end in rooting hormone powder or gel to encourage faster root development.
3. Plant it: Insert the cutting 2–3 inches deep into moist potting mix, perlite, or directly into garden soil in a shaded spot.
4. Keep it moist: Water regularly and keep the soil consistently moist — elderberry loves moisture. A humidity dome or plastic bag tent can help retain moisture while roots develop.
5. Watch for roots: In Florida's warm climate, roots typically develop within 2–4 weeks. You'll know it's rooted when you see new leaf growth.
6. Transplant: Once rooted and showing healthy new growth, transplant to a sunny or partly shaded spot with rich, moist soil.

Growing Tips for Florida Gardeners

• Sun: Full sun to partial shade. More sun = more berries.
• Water: Keep consistently moist. Elderberry is one of the few plants that doesn't mind having wet feet — ideal for Florida's summer rains.
• Soil: Adaptable to most Florida soils. Amend with compost for best results.
• Fertilizer: A light application of balanced organic fertilizer in spring encourages vigorous growth.
• Pruning: Prune in late winter to shape the plant and encourage new fruiting wood. Those prunings? Root them and grow more plants!
• Pests: Generally pest-resistant. Elderberry is a tough, resilient plant well-suited to Florida's climate.

Organically grown in Florida 🌿 | Ships as fresh-cut cuttings ready to root