Yeah I’m right outside of Houston, use the woody material of this years growth. Place in clay media, it should root. Might need some light to stimulate growth. Or in the fall, take those woody cuttings place in ground or potting soil, water, mulch, you should get new plants. They and mulberry are super easy.
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There's a large elderberry near me that is leaning over and I know the city will come by and chop it soon. I want to see if I can get some going to use on my property so I'm going to try sooner rather than later. If still there this fall I'll go that route too