Early ripening for an early harvest window, extending your growing season
Tall, vigorous growth up to 12 feet, creating an impressive landscape
Produces generous clusters of dark, sweet, richly flavored berries
Cold hardy and adaptable, thriving in zones 3 through 9
Attracts pollinators and is excellent companion for other elderberry varieties
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Bring the historic and productive Adams Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis ‘Adams’) to your garden, one of the oldest and most widely grown American elderberry varieties originating from New York. Known for its tall, v
Botanical Name
Sambucus canadensis 'Adams'
Mature Height
Up to 12 feet
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade
Soil pH
6.0 to 7.0, moist, well-draining
Plant Spacing
2 to 4 feet apart, 10 to 14 feet between rows
Planting Season
Early spring (after ground thaws)
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Arrived quickly and wonderful instructions for taking care of them by either planting right away or how to maintain them until you can plant them.
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Candy · June 16, 2026
The cuttings have been planted and are sending out leaves already. They are doing far better than bare root trees that I bought from a different supplier.
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Debbie · May 29, 2026
Elderberry
They came in a timely manner and were as advertised. Followed the direction and to my knowledge they all are doing fine. Thanks