Elder Tree Gift
Sambucus nigra donum
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12 Month Warranty This Elder Tree Gift comes with a 12 Month Warranty to make sure your recipient is completely happy.
The Ancient Elder Tree Gift
The Elder Tree Gift is a living symbol of protection, healing and connection to nature. Native to the British Isles and surrounded by centuries of folklore, the elder has long been treasured for both its beauty and usefulness.
From fragrant summer flowers to deep purple berries in autumn, the elder tree offers gifts through every season. Traditionally associated with renewal and wellbeing, it has remained an important part of countryside life for generations.
Given as a living gift, the elder becomes a meaningful reminder of care, resilience and the quiet richness of the natural world.
A tree filled with seasonal rewards
Your Elder Tree arrives as a young sapling with delicate green foliage and soft stems, ready to mature into a graceful native tree.
In early summer, clusters of creamy-white flowers fill the branches with fragrance, attracting pollinators and wildlife into the garden. By autumn, dark elderberries appear, traditionally gathered for cordials, preserves and seasonal recipes.
Fast-growing and full of character, the elder brings beauty, wildlife and tradition together in one remarkable native tree.
Perfect for meaningful occasions
- Housewarming gifts
- Thoughtful gifts for gardeners and cooks
- Celebrating wellbeing and renewal
- Wildlife-friendly garden gifts
- Meaningful gifts rooted in countryside traditions
Beautifully presented and easy to care for
Every Elder Tree Gift is carefully wrapped and presented in our signature triangular Tree Gift Box.
- Deciduous native British tree
- Delivered with a height of approximately 20–60cm
- Produces fragrant flowers and dark autumn berries
- Suitable for medium-sized gardens
- Thrives in full sun or partial shade
- Fully hardy in UK climates
- Gift-wrapped with optional personalised card
Sending their Elder Tree Gift
Sending their Elder Tree Gift
A beautifully wrapped gift delivered via tracked courier to any address in Great Britain, with free delivery for Members or from £7.99 Premium (chosen day) or £3.99 Standard.
What they'll receive with their Elder Tree Gift
What they'll receive with their Elder Tree Gift
How their gift arrives
Gift wrapped in
Roots gift wrapped in hessian bag
Shipped in
unique Tree2mydoor branded triangle gift box
Pot size
Gift wrapped in a natural hessian bag
Choosing the best delivery day for their gift
Our delivery advice
For peace of mind, we suggest selecting a delivery date one day before their special occasion.
Deliveries take place from Tuesday to Saturday, and some locations require two working days, so choosing an earlier date helps ensure their gift arrives relaxed, healthy and ready to enjoy.
You choose the delivery day at checkout and we’ll prepare and deliver their gift with care.
Add an accompanying personal message
Card Details
Add a free personalised message to their gift, printed and included with the order so they know exactly who it’s from.
You can also add a greetings card to make their gift extra special. Your message is printed inside in a handwriting-style font for a thoughtful, personal touch.
Our greetings cards are designed in-house and printed in the UK on quality card stock (A6 size), chosen to complement a living gift.
Once you’ve added their gift to the cart, we’ll guide you to our greetings card collection. Choose a card, add your message, and we’ll include it with their gift, ready to be opened on arrival.
You don’t need to choose a card until after the gift is in your cart.
Their Elder Tree Gift at a glance
Their Elder Tree Gift at a glance
Colour
Green Foliage
White Elderflowers
Black Elderberries
Plant Type
Deciduous (bare from Nov to April)
Leaves and Foliage
Broadleaf
Ultimate Height
After 10 years:
3m (10ft)
Final height:
9m (30 ft)
Caring for their Elder Tree Gift
Brought to you by MyTree (our aftercare warranty team)
Caring for their Elder Tree Gift
Hardiness Info
Hardy in the severest European continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK.
Difficulty to Grow
Very Easy
Grow in Pot?
Ready to be planted
Plant into a pot for the first 5-10 years or plant straight into the ground
Best Soil?
Loam, Clay, Sand, Chalk
Soil Moisture
Moist but well drained
Sun Position
South-facing, East-facing, North-facing, West-facing
Sun Strength
Full Sun
Exposure
Exposed
Outdoor/Indoor
Outdoor tree
Perfect for planting into medium-sized gardens and above. Plant in a pot for smaller gardens.
Don’t worry, it’s straightforward to look after, plus benefit from support and guidance with our MyTree warranty and aftercare service.
Elder Tree Gift Features
Deciduous
Bare from Nov to April
Outdoor
South-facing, East-facing, North-facing, West-facing
Plant in Ground
Loam, Clay, Sand, Chalk
Gift Wrap
Unique Tree2mydoor branded triangle gift box