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Sambucus canadensis 'Nova'

Also Known As

  • Nova American Elderberry
  • Nova Fruiting Elderberry

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 6'-8'
  • W: 6'-8'

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

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Sambucus canadensis 'Nova' plant details

Sambucus canadensis 'Nova' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by black fruit.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sambucus canadensis 'Nova'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: adoxaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sambucus canadensis 'Nova'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Sambucus canadensis 'Nova' is a North American native elderberry bred for its reliable yield of medium sized, delicious, edible, black berries. White flowers bloom in clusters in spring followed by the berries in the fall. A very hardy, fast growing shrub to 6 feet tall. Partially self-fruiting but appreciates another variety close by to improve yield. More sun produces more berries. Use the fruit in jams, jellies, pies, wines, and syrup. Attracts hummingbirds and bees.
White flowers spring, almost black berries good for wine, pies and jelly. Plant with York for pollination. Zones 4-8

Gardening facts about Sambucus canadensis 'Nova' plant

How to Grow Sambucus canadensis 'Nova'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Fruit

    • black
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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aka Sambucus nigra 'Black Lace', Sambucus nigre 'Eva Black Lace', Black Lace Elderberry, Black Lace™ European Elderberry

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable

Zones

4a-8b

Size

Height: 6'-8'

Width: 6'-8'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

4a-10b

Size

Height: 12'-20'

Width: 6'-15'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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Scientific Name: Sambucus nigra 'Gerda'

aka Sambucus 'Black Beauty', Sambucus nigra 'Black Beauty', Black Beauty™ Elderberry

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Zones

4a-10b

Size

Height: 10'-15'

Width: 6'-12'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Zones

5a-10b

Size

Height: 12'

Width: 4'

  • sun
  • even moisture - regular
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aka Sambucus nigra f. porphyrophylla 'Thundercloud', Black Elder, European Elder

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Zones

5a-10b

Size

Height: 6'-8'

Width: 6'-8'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Sambucus nigra 'Thundercloud' flower, foliage by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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