Native Elderberry

Click here for Elderberry Care Guide Sambucus canadensis (Elderberry) Similar in all respects to the Adams elderberry, this variety is possibly a seedling of Adams. It grows vigorously at our nursery and is showy and productive, producing large fruit clusters that ripen over a 4-6 week period during summer. It requires a 10-foot circle of space and is hardy in Zones 3-9. Plant Characteristics: Pest Resistance: Excellent Disease Resistance: Excellent Drought Tolerance: Very Good Heat Tolerance: Excellent Humidity Tolerance: Excellent Sun Tolerance: Excellent Wet Soil Tolerance: Fair Shade Tolerance: Good No Spray: Excellent Salt Tolerance: Fair Fresh for Kids: Poor Deer Resistance: Good Thorns: None Plant Type: Shrub Soil Type: Adaptable Edible Type: Fruit Self-Fertile: No This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge. Comments and opinions are always welcome.