You are buying varieties of American Black Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis) and European Black Elderberry (Sambucus nigra)
Robust well rooted plants, ... Ships rooted in soil in separate pots.
Elderberries have intensely flavored fruit with a rich aroma. .. are
extremely hardy and are practically pest free. You should order two
varieties for better pollination. The berries are recognized by the USDA
Database for Flavonoid Content of Selected Foods' as a super fruit.
Berries also have high concentrations of vitamin C. All parts of the
plant contains toxic alkaloids. Berries should be cooked before eating
which makes them safe to eat. Used in jams, preserves, pies, syrups and
wine. Attracts birds and butterflies.
2 varieties are required to
pollinate each other to insure abundant fruit...up to 30 pounds of
berries for a mature plant. All varieties will grow to 6-12 foot tall.
Likes full or 3/4 full sun. Please leave a note on order of the
varieties you would like, or send us a message.
American Varieties
York
Elderberries has large creamy white flowers and the largest berries of
any elderberry. Sweet juicy, purple/black berries are great for jelly,
juice, pie and wine. Will bear 2 years after planting. Grows in USDA
zones 3 - 9. Colorful fall foliage.
Nova Elderberries are a
hardy and very productive bush that bear large, sweet purple/black fruit
that is good for jams, jellies, pie and wine. Ripens earlier than York.
Grows in USDA zones 3 - 9.
Bob Gordon Elderberry is a prolific
berry producer, with berries that grow upright, reducing the risk of
berry drop and making harvesting easier. Hardy in USDA zones 4 to 9. Has
a higher sugar content and rich flavor.
Wyldewood is a robust Elderberry hybrid with large clusters of
fragrant, white flowers that bloom in early summer, followed by heavy
yields of dark purple-black berries. Available late June.
European Varieties
Haschberg
is a Black European Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) popular for its
abundant fruit production and robust growth. Adaptable to USDA zones 4
through 8.
Marge (Sambucus nigra) is a Black European Elderberry
(Sambucus nigra), known for its ornamental and edible qualities. Will
grow faster than other varieties. Hardy in USDA zones 5 to 8.
Shipped
UPS or USPS. Free Shipping to most locations. Shipping these plants
to PO Boxes, AK, HI, APO, remote locations or US Territories may require a freight
surcharge.
Ships on Monday's or Tuesday's UPS 3 day select.
Scenic Hill Farm is a licensed Oregon Nursery.