By Amy Grant Elderberry is a large shrub to small tree native to eastern North America and produces edible, small-clustered berries. These berries are extremely tart, but are rendered sublime when cooked down with sugar in pies, syrups, jams, jellies, juices and even wine. If you have an elderberry in the home garden, elderberry pruning is a necessity. The question is how to prune elderberries correctly? Why Prune Elderberry Bush? Pruning of elderberries is important not only for the health aspect and overall appearance, but it’s necessary for ensuring the continual bearing of fruits. For the first 2-3 years of growth, let the elderberries grow wild with the exception of pruning out dead or damaged canes. Thereafter, prune elderberry bush regularly to make way for younger, vigorous canes. As the canes age, they lose their fruitfulness. How to Prune Elderberries Pruning an elderberry is a fairly simple task and should
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