Bob Gordon American Elderberry

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Bob Gordon American Elderberry

bare-root plants
Sambucus canadensis 6-8' × same. University of Missouri intro, 2011. Wild seedling selected by Robert Gordon in Osceola, Mo.

Large clusters of large dark berries. High Brix levels makes this elderberry a good one for winemakers. Dangling clusters of edible purple-black berries ripen in late summer on this broad vigorous multi-stemmed shrub.

Upright, slightly spreading habit. Z4. Maine Grown. (1–3' shrubs)

Items from our perennial plants warehouse ordered on or before March 7 will ship around March 31 through late April, starting with warmer areas and finishing in colder areas. Orders placed after March 7 will ship around late April through early-to-mid May, in the order in which they were received.

ships in spring

7427 Bob Gordon

A: 1 ea
$22.00
sold out

Additional Information

American Black Elderberry

This species is native to North America. Hardier than the European Sambucus nigra, and fruits on first-year wood.

Elderberries

Considered self-fertile but multiple plants will improve fruit set—it’s okay to mix species.

Plant 4–6' apart. Best in rich soil but adaptable to a variety of soil types. In spring, while plant is still dormant, prune away any weak, broken or dead canes.

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