Hello,

We have two different species of young elderberry trees, spaced less than 50 feet apart. Both elderberry trees are thriving and last year, the lace elderberry did produce many beautiful flowers. The other green leaf elderberry did not produce flowers. But my question is: Why did the lace elderberry not produce any berries--even though it did produce many flowers? Is it possible to correct the problem this year early on? We would like to have elderberries in order to provide food for our feathered bird friends. That's why I bought these elderberry plants in the first place.

Maybe you need to give them time to mature? It usually takes 2 or 3 years from planting.

To Lucy 68:

Yes, the lace elderberry tree will be four-years-old this spring 2024 season so it should be mature enough to produce berries for the birds.

Thanks for your comment.
Janet

I've had Elderberry (Sambucus nigra Black Lace™) here for over 10 years, don't think I've ever seen fruit on it but that's could be because I don't have a compatible pollinator planted nearby as one site states.