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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    April 10, 2016
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    I would not give up on your elderberry. A good pruning will revive it.

    Older wood on elderberries tends to lose vigor and become weak. The best time to prune is in early spring. It is generally recommended to prune out branches more than 3 years old (because they are less productive) and any dead, broken or weak canes. It is also recommended to hard prune (to the ground) elderberries in early spring every three years.

    For more information on elderberries, please visit the following link:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/elderberry/

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 27, 2016
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    In my research I'm seeing images of this cultivator in ranges from bright yellow to quite dark green.
    It is recommended that this shrub be planted in a partial sun location in warm climates and a sun location in colder climates.

    This could be one of the reasons for the differences in color.

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  • Answered by
    Alisma on
    August 26, 2016
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    Elderberry is a less common farm crop but it is increasing in popularity. I can't recomend any specific farms, but if you ask around at your local farm market you are likely to find a farm that grows them. Other elderberry products are available online.

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    lisacochrane77@gmail.com on
    November 12, 2016
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    i have an elderberry bush and some of the leaves are turning yellow? What is causing this?

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  • Answered by
    Alisma on
    November 28, 2016
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    I haven't heard about this association, but it's possible that some types of elderberry are found in the same habitat as poison ivy. In that case, growing elderberry at home shouldn't be a problem, since you'd be planting it intentionally. Just choose two varieties that are suited to your gardening zone and conditions:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/elderberry/elderberry-bush-varieties.htm

    If you see any poison ivy growing in your garden, you can remove it as described in this article:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/poison-ivy-control.htm

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  • Answered by
    Alisma on
    December 20, 2016
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    The most likely cause is one of the problems discussed in this article:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/what-causes-brown-edges-on-leaves-of-plant.htm

    Verticillium wilt is another possibility. If your tree has this disease you will see other symptoms as described here:
    http://www.extension.umn.edu/garden/yard-garden/trees-shrubs/verticillium-wilt/

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 22, 2017
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    Test the branches to see if they truly did die off. Dead branches snap and break off. If the bend and are still pliable, I would leave them.

    Inspect the tree for any other signs of pests or disease.

    Cankers are the most likely reason for branch or complete plant die off.
    In this case you will want to remove any infected plant material.

    Here are some links with more information.

    https://extension.psu.edu/plants/gardening/fphg/elderberries/disease-descriptions

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/cankers-on-trees.htm

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