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‘York’
Elderberry
Sambucus canadensis
'York'
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- Native to North America
- Fragrant flowers
- Edible fruit
- Description
A hardy, native shrub with an upright suckering growth habit. White summer flowers produce dark blue to black fruit in late summer. Selected for its large, numerous fruit, this is an excellent companion plant to 'Adams'. Fruit set will improve by planting the two varieties together.
- USDA Zone
- 3 - 9 (-40°F/-40°C)
- Exposure
- Full sun, Part sun
- Height
- 6 - 10'
- Width
- 6 - 10'
- Finish Time
- .5 season
- Type
- Deciduous
- Bloom Time
- Summer
- Flower Color
- White
- Foliage Color
- Green
General Care
Soil
Extremely adaptable to soil pH and moisture levels.Pruning
Blooms on old wood. However, pruning after bloom will remove the potential for fruit to set.Uses
Home orchards; specimen; woodland/wildlife gardens.Growing Tips
Both flowers and ripe berries are edible; however, foliage and stems are toxic.Features: Fall interest, Native, Deer resistant, Edible, Drought tolerant, Clay soil, Alkaline soil, Salt tolerant
Filters: Botanical genus: Sambucus, Common name: Elderberry, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Summer, White flowers, Green foliage
Features: Fall interest, Native, Deer resistant, Edible, Drought tolerant, Clay soil, Alkaline soil, Salt tolerant
Filters: Botanical genus: Sambucus, Common name: Elderberry, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Summer, White flowers, Green foliage