How to Propagate Elderberry Bushes
- 1). Take cuttings from an existing bush for the easiest and most reliable way of propagating elderberry. Take hardwood cuttings about 12 inches long from an elderberry bush in the spring, before the buds break on the bush.
- 2). Plant the cuttings in the spring as the cuttings do not take in other seasons. Select an area that has well-drained soil and plant them about 1 foot apart in rows. Make sure to leave the top bud exposed above ground level.
- 3). Water frequently and apply a well-balanced fertilizer with nitrogen, such as 10-10-10. Your elderberry will be ready to transplant the next spring.