{"product_id":"red-elderberry-sambucus-racemosa","title":"Red Elderberry (sambucus racemosa)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttractive deciduous shrub with creamy-white spring flowers, clusters of bright red berries in summer\/autumn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent for wildlife: flowers attract pollinators; berries provide food for birds; stems offer nesting sites for bees\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrnamental value in gardens, hedges, or woodland edges; tolerant of chalky and heavy clay soils\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardy in UK climates; less commonly used for edible purposes than black elderberry due to higher toxicity in raw berries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest time: Plant bare-root in dormant season (late autumn to early spring)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSite: Full sun to partial shade; prefers moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil but adapts to most types, including chalky or clay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpacing: 2-4m apart (typically 2.5-4m height\/spread)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreparation: Dig a hole twice the root width; incorporate organic matter; mulch after planting to retain moisture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare: Water regularly in first year; prune hard in early spring for vigorous growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaution: All parts toxic if eaten raw (wear gloves when handling); berries edible only when cooked and deseeded, but less recommended than native elderberry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","offers":[{"title":"60-90cm","offer_id":58497677001048,"sku":null,"price":2.16,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/4879\/4968\/files\/IMG_2198.jpg?v=1789920366","url":"https:\/\/www.treegrowers.co.uk\/products\/red-elderberry-sambucus-racemosa","provider":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}