Elder Tree Gift

Send our Elder Tree Gift to a loved one for its year round natural beauty. Fresh, green leaves unravel in spring, followed by fragrant elderflowers in summer, and shiny, black berries that are ready to be picked in autumn. Elderberries can be turned into jam, cordial and wine, or even put into pies. Our elder tree sapling makes for a refreshing birthday or culinary gift.

In Celtic mythology, the Elder tree is known as the ‘Protective Tree’. It was believed to protect people from evil spirits, so they were grown near homes and cribs were made out of its wood. For a thoughtful new baby or housewarming gift, try our Elder sapling.

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• Deciduous native tree (no leaves between Nov - April)
• Arrives with a height of 15-30cm and can grow to a height of 9m (30ft), ideal for medium sized gardens
• Can grow in a large pot for 5 years before planting the sapling in a medium sized garden
• Elder trees grow quickly and can colonise an area if left unpruned
• Blossoms in spring and berries ripen by autumn
• Thrives in full sun and is fully hardy
• A popular new baby or house warming gift
• Delivered gift-wrapped
• Sambucus nigra variety