Professor Meader named this Goodbarn because it was the good elderberry growing under the eaves of his barn in New Hampshire. Another of the many fine plants Elwyn’s son John has brought to our attention. Thanks, John!
Hardy, vigorous with apparent self-fertility. It blooms heavily and produces large crops annually. Dangling clusters of edible purple-black berries ripen in late summer on this broad vigorous multi-stemmed shrub.
Z3. Maine Grown. (1–3' shrubs)
Items from our perennial plants warehouse ordered
on or before March 7 will ship around March 31
through late April, starting with warmer areas and finishing in
colder areas. Orders placed after March 7 will
ship around late April through early-to-mid May, in the order in
which they were received.
ships in spring
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Goodbarn
Additional Information
American Black Elderberry
This species is native to North America. Hardier than the European Sambucus nigra, and fruits on first-year wood.
Elderberries
Considered self-fertile but multiple plants will improve fruit set—it’s okay to mix species.
Plant 4–6' apart. Best in rich soil but adaptable to a variety of soil types. In spring, while plant is still dormant, prune away any weak, broken or dead canes.
