When to Plant Elderberry in Zone 3A
USDA Zone
3A
Cities Covered
25
Avg Last Frost
Monday, May 25, 2026
Plant Type
Direct Sow
📅 Planting Calendar for Zone 3A
Direct Sow Outdoors Monday, May 11, 2026
Pro Tip: Elderberry can be directly sown outdoors. Plant 2 weeks before your last frost date.
🌿 Plant Details
Scientific Name Sambucus nigra
Days to Maturity 730 days
Sun Requirements Full Sun to Partial Shade
Plant Spacing 60" apart
Cities in Zone 3A
Embarrass, Minnesota Soudan, Minnesota Tower, Minnesota Loman, Minnesota Ranier, Minnesota Swift, Minnesota Oak Island, Minnesota Anchorage, Alaska Aniak, Alaska Crooked Creek, Alaska Grayling, Alaska Holy Cross, Alaska Red Devil, Alaska Shageluk, Alaska Fairbanks, Alaska Deering, Alaska Delta Junction, Alaska Fort Yukon, Alaska Kaktovik, Alaska Kivalina, Alaska Point Hope, Alaska Ruby, Alaska Shishmaref, Alaska Teller, Alaska Brevig Mission, Alaska
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Growing Elderberry in USDA Zone 3A
Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) grows well in USDA Hardiness Zone 3A. This zone includes cities like Embarrass, Soudan, Tower and 22 more.
The average last frost date for Zone 3A is around Monday, May 25, 2026. Elderberry can be directly sown outdoors around Monday, May 11, 2026.
Expect to harvest your Elderberry approximately 730 days after planting.