Grow your own elderberry bushes for years of fruit using true-to-type, farm-harvested cuttings prepared for propagation success

By: Veteran Berries

Prepared for Propagation Success

• True-to-type genetics from verified mother plants
• Harvested during dormancy for optimal viability
• Dormant hardwood cuttings from first-year growth
• Cleaned, sanitized, and air-dried before packing
• Moisture-protected packaging to preserve freshness
• Selected for strong establishment and long-term growth

Built for growers who want reliable results—whether planting a backyard row or scaling production.

Plan Your Planting Before Ordering

These elderberry cuttings are sold in multiple quantity options to support everything from home gardens to large-scale plantings. Because availability is seasonal and limited, we recommend ordering enough cuttings to complete your full planting in one order.

Why Pocahontas American Elderberry

These Pocahontas elderberry cuttings are harvested and prepared specifically for successful propagation. Each cutting is taken during dormancy, carefully handled, and packed to maintain viability until planting.

Pocahontas is a well-regarded American elderberry selection known for vigorous growth, large floral displays, and dependable fruiting, making it a strong choice for both home growers and commercial plantings.

Key Benefits

• Grow productive elderberry bushes that fruit year after year
• Propagate economically at any scale
• Start with verified genetics, not mislabeled plants
• Establish strong plants when planted correctly

Who This Is For

• Home gardeners growing fruit-producing shrubs
• Small farms expanding elderberry production
• Nurseries propagating plants for resale
• Homesteaders focused on self-sufficiency
• Commercial growers planting rows or acreage

Plant Characteristics – Pocahontas

Species: Sambucus canadensis

Growth Habit:
Indeterminate, fast-vigorous, upright growth with strong canes

Mature Size:
Typically 6–12 feet tall and wide; capable of rapid growth, often reaching 6–8 feet in a single season under favorable conditions

Flowering:
Produces exceptionally large, fragrant flower clusters; blooms slightly later than some varieties, helping avoid late spring frost

Fruiting Window:
Extended production from July through September

Berry Traits:
Extra-large clusters of dark purple-black berries with very high yield potential

Growth Notes:
Indeterminate growth habit with continued flowering and fruiting throughout the season

Best Use:
Excellent for home gardens, small farms, nurseries, and commercial-scale production

What You Receive

• Your selected quantity of dormant hardwood cuttings
• 6–10 inch cane cuttings from mature canes
• Clearly labeled by variety
• Growing tips included and available on our website

How It Works

1. Receive dormant cuttings during the shipping window
2. Store refrigerated until ready to plant
3. Plant directly in soil or rooting medium
4. Establish plants during the first growing season
5. Enjoy productive elderberry bushes for years to come

Shipping Information

• Shipping method selected at checkout
• Ships within 1–2 business days during shipping season
• Pre-orders accepted October through January
• Cuttings ship January–February while fully dormant

Nursery Guarantee You Can Trust

Bottom line – We stand behind our plants and cuttings.

If your elderberry cuttings fail to leaf out or establish under proper planting conditions (see our growing tips) we offer a one-time replacement.

Here’s how it works:

• Applies to the original order only
• Replacement is issued one time per order
• Customer covers replacement shipping
• Proper planting and care are required

Because elderberries are living plants, success depends on correct handling, timing, and growing conditions. This policy is designed to support serious growers while keeping expectations realistic.

For full details, see our complete Nursery Plants & Cuttings Guarantee. 

FAQs

When will my elderberry cuttings ship?
Elderberry cuttings are shipped once per year while dormant. Pre-orders open in October and run through January. Cuttings are harvested and shipped in late January, which is the proper time for planting and propagation. 

Are these cuttings true to variety?
Yes. All cuttings are propagated from verified Pocahontas mother plants.

Are cuttings better than potted plants?
For propagation and scale, cuttings are more economical and establish quickly when planted correctly.

Can beginners use these?
Yes. With basic planting and moisture management, most growers are successful.

Order Early. Plant Right. Grow With Confidence.