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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 27, 2017
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    You can plant now, but need to watch the watering carefully. Make sure the soil is moist and never dries out or is soggy.

    Mulching with 3 to 4 inches of hardwood mulch will help with moisture and temperatures.

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  • Answered by
    MichiganDot on
    July 22, 2017
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    Elderberry is a sprawling, large shrub with very active roots. Your pot looks too small for it, IMO. Chances are it is rootbound if you didn't "pot up" significantly this spring. It does like moist soil but sitting in water over 30 minutes isn't the answer. Water will displace oxygen, something the roots need. Leaves also fall is they aren't getting some sun or if gets too much hot afternoon sun and is heat stressed. This is a hardy plant, though so I believe it will recover.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 23, 2017
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    This article will help refresh you on the care requirements.
    Check the soil moisture level, during hot summers your plants will need more water.

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

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/elderberry/elderberry-fertilizer-info.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 25, 2017
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    Make sure the soil is moist and that it is well draining.

    Certainly the excess heat can stress a plant, especially a new planting.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/heat-stress-plants.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/elderberry/planting-elderberry.htm

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    Anne Baldridge on
    August 23, 2017
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    My pictures didn't upload

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  • Answered by
    MichiganDot on
    September 1, 2017
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    I have seen a lot of plants, including shrubs sending up a few blooms right now. I've even seen crocus leaves popping up. I blame the weather for getting the plants out of sync but I might as well blame the eclipse for all I truly know! Anyway, unless it is putting out a full spring-like flush of blooms, your elderberry should still produce in spring just fine.

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    November 1, 2017
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    The best time to plant them is in spring. This will give your plants enough time to establish before winter. Here is an article that will give you more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/elderberry/planting-elderberry.htm

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