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Adams Elderberry Plant

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Starting at$51.99
$20.99Each
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On Sale
Starting at$51.99
$20.99Each

Description

Carefree beauty with edible appeal. Vigorous plants have glossy green foliage and in May they develop large white flower-heads. If not harvested first for fritters, tea, or wine, elderflowers develop into exceptional, large fruit clusters in the summer.

Fruit contains a high amount of vitamin C and has better, consistent quality than wild elderberries. Cold-hardy. Ripens in August. Best pollinator: any other elderberry variety.

Note: Elderberries must be cooked before consumption. Consuming fresh elderberries can be toxic. Please ensure all berries are properly prepared before use.

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Since 1816, Stark Bro’s has promised to provide customers with the very best fruit trees and plants. It’s just that simple. If your trees or plants do not survive, please let us know within one year of delivery. We will send you a free one-time replacement, with a nominal shipping fee of $9.99. If the item in question is not available, we can issue a one-time credit to your account equaling the original product purchase price or issue you a refund. Read more about our warranty policy.

Characteristics

Bloom Color White
Fruit Color Purple
Fruit Size Small - Medium
Hardiness Zone Range 3 - 9
Pollination Pollinator Required
Ripens/Harvest August
Shade/Sun Partial Shade - Full Sun
Soil Composition Loamy
Soil Moisture Well Drained
Soil pH Level 5.5 - 6.5
Taste Sweet
Texture Firm, Juicy
Years to Bear 2 - 3

Size & Spacing

Mature Size

When your plant matures, it will be approximately 6 - 10' tall x 6 - 8' wide.

Recommended Spacing

We recommend spacing these plants 6 - 8' apart to ensure room for growth.

Zone Compatibility

This Variety's Zone Range 3 - 9
My Hardiness Zone ?
The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.

Pollination

This variety requires another one for adequate pollination.

Cross-pollination by a different variety is key to its growing and bearing success. Plant one of these varieties within 100' for best pollination.

Tools & Supplies

Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.

Planting & Care

Learn all about how to grow elderberry plants in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.

Read about how to grow elderberry plants »

Shipping Information

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Your success is our priority. We work hard to make sure that your order arrives at the ideal time for planting in your location based on your local climate conditions.

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Need another variety to go with a plant that is established but of unknown variety

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Facebook? said it was on sale.

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Needed a polinator

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on sale

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Customer Reviews

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1-10 of 156 Reviews
Rated 5 out of 5
Aug 8, 2025
Vola noah
Arrived very healthy plants?put in water immediately after receiving them. Planted next day. They have stayed green and heathy, are growing. Very pleased with my purchase.
VOLA N
Rated 5 out of 5
Jul 19, 2025
Xl plants
There were 2 elderberry xl plants that came in one very large box. It was a little difficult to get them out and once I did i noticed that there was a tiny bit of damage to the very top of the stems. That didn't really worry me. I planted them up and they didn't have any leaves on them. Now they have plenty of leaves and I have berries forming on the 1st season! Im so excited to harvest them soon!
BARBARA A
Rated 5 out of 5
Jul 15, 2025
Our berry patch
We will have plenty to freeze. They are delicious.
DENNIS P
Rated 5 out of 5
Jul 15, 2025
They look great
The plants are doing FABULOUS and I have done very little except gave them some good compost when I planted them and water them once a week.'
JO W
Rated 5 out of 5
Jul 2, 2025
Pleased
Three bushes i purchased took root and growing like crazy
LITAHNI S
Rated 5 out of 5
Jul 2, 2025
Covered in blooms
This plant has settled in quite happy where I planted it. Last year it began multiplying from the roots and was covered in blooms.
MARY C
Rated 5 out of 5
Sep 10, 2024
To health and wellness
Fantastic start. Grew a lot this growing season and is over 7 feet tall. Harvested all berries produced and made a syrup. Can't wait for more.
NATHAN K
Rated 5 out of 5
Aug 18, 2024
A very satisfied customer
I am so very pleased with my purchase of the Adams Elderberry bare root tree from StarkBros. Very speedy processing and good delivery time. It came in a beautiful tall, designer box with neat and tidy packaging. Very impressive.
SHEWONDA M
Rated 5 out of 5
Aug 10, 2024
Hardy plant
Even though I did not plant this Elderberry plant in a timely manner, it waited for me (LOL), and it has thrived. It is doing so well. I can't wait until it starts making berries next year!
Debra R
Rated 5 out of 5
Aug 8, 2024
Nice Healthy plant
The plant is really growing great, looks real promising of a good sturdy plant
HERBERT C

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