Elderberry questions.

[Pringlays]

Ughh them I guess im not going to get them,would goosberries do ok there you think?I have been very intrested in them for years and I have found a good site for them.

 

[Hattie the Hen]

Ughh them I guess im not going to get them,would goosberries do ok there you think?I have been very intrested in them for years and I have found a good site for them.

It depends on whether your site is moist or marshy (as you mentioned). Here is some information:

http://usagardener.com/how_to_grow_fruits/how_to_grow_gooseberries.php

*****check that you are allowed to grow them in your state



:rose Hattie :rose

 

[2ndtimearound]

Elderberries are great! Not sure if they can be transplanted, as they have very deep roots, but I believe a branch from one would sprout roots if it is "heeled in" or buried sideways under shallow, moist dirt with just the top 6 inches or so peeking out for a week or so.

Never heard of being able to buy them at a nursery - they generally come up voluntarily wherever there is a water source 10 - 30 feet down! I'll check my seed and tree catalogs anyway and let you know if I find anything! Good luck! That wine sounds divine!

 

[Hattie the Hen]

Pringlays

I think the blackthorn (prunus spinosus) might be the answer as it doesnt mind plenty of water. It produces fruit which make good jams & chutneys & wine. Sloe-gin is also very good.

http://www.englishplants.co.uk/bthorn.html

http://www.free-images.org.uk/trees/08-sloe-tree.htm

http://chestofbooks.com/reference/The-Domestic-Encyclopaedia-Vol4/Sloe-Tree.html

Hope this helps


:rose Hattie :rose