Discover the natural fascination with our elderberry tree planting kit – uncomplicated, sustainable and plastic-free! Immerse yourself in the diverse world of elderberry, known for its characteristic blossoms and versatile uses.

- Can live up to 100 years
- Can grow up to 7 meters tall
- Can bind up to 800 kg CO²
- Light grey, green leaves
- Sunny to partially shaded
- Low maintenance
- Approximately 60-120 cm per year

With the elderberry tree planting kit from Meinwoody, you can plant your own tree in just a few steps. Open it, press the seeds into the soil, water. Done!

After successful cultivation, you can easily plant your small tree in a new container, or directly into the ground, without repotting, using the compostable pot. The pot will then decompose naturally in approximately 12-24 months, leaving no residue in the soil. Your plant can then develop its roots undisturbed and establish itself firmly in the ground.

The tree planting kit consists of valuable forest seeds, a compostable planting pot produced on site, Terra Preta soil and a hemp fiber mat.

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Tree planting kit - Scope of delivery

- 5-10 seeds Tree seeds / Forest seeds
- Plastic-free plant pot made from natural hemp fiber composite – 100% compostable
- Natural hemp fiber mat for moisture regulation in the soil
- Approx. 150 ml Terra Preta soil
- Dimensions: 6 cm x 6 cm x 5 cm (L x W x H)
- Packaged in a grass paper cardboard box with planting instructions

Interesting facts about elderberry

- important cultivated and medicinal plant
- ripe berries used for dyeing earlier
- magical plant from pre-Christian times

Elderberry is a true supertree : not only is it an important food source for bees, butterflies, and birds, but its berries , cooked (not raw!) as juice or jelly, are also very healthy for us humans because they contain plenty of vitamins A, B, and C, in addition to potassium. Elderflowers can not only be fried but also made into delicious syrup and used as a tea to treat fever and colds .

It is therefore no wonder that elderberry was once said to possess magical powers.


Please note: Plants are unique and may develop differently in appearance, color, shape, and size compared to our descriptions and images. External factors such as soil type, climate, humidity, air supply, and temperature can significantly affect plant development.
Some tree varieties are genetically predisposed to germination taking up to five months - in these cases it is particularly important to keep the soil consistently moist and to be patient.