When to plant elderberry in Tennessee
Tennessee spans USDA zones 7a–8a, so the right time to plant elderberry shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about February 16 in Memphis to March 25 in Halls — below are local dates for 67 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson | 7b | April 1 | October 31 | March 4 – March 18 |
| Memphis | 8a | March 16 | November 16 | February 16 – March 2 |
| Knoxville | 7b | April 11 | October 28 | March 14 – March 28 |
| Chattanooga | 8a | March 24 | November 9 | February 24 – March 10 |
| Clarksville | 7b | April 3 | November 1 | March 6 – March 20 |
| Murfreesboro | 7b | April 9 | October 27 | March 12 – March 26 |
| Franklin | 7b | April 3 | October 31 | March 6 – March 20 |
| Johnson City | 7b | April 19 | October 24 | March 22 – April 5 |
Elderberry in Tennessee: FAQ
When can I plant elderberry in Tennessee?
Across Tennessee, the time to transplant elderberry spans roughly February 16 in Memphis to March 25 in Halls, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the elderberry planting date vary across Tennessee?
Yes. Tennessee publishes 67 cities with their own frost dates, so the right elderberry planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
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