Sambucus canadensis 'York'
Elderberry
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- A native selection
- Produces heavy crops of extra large fruit clusters, maturing 1 to 2 weeks after 'Adams'.
- Fruit is high in Vitamin C and individual fruits are the largest of any variety.
Native
Deer Resistant
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Spring
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Pollinators
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Grows best in full sun with average, well-drained soil. Feed yearly with an organic fertilizer. Prune in late winter before new growth occurs to control size and form. Requires pollination from another variety for fruit set.
Height: 8-10 in
Spread: 8-10 in
Price Level 1: $49.99~#3
Bloom Color: White
Zone: 3
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Native
- Naturalizing
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Songbirds
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained