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    Sambucus canadensis 'York'

    Also Known As

    • York Fruiting Elderberry

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 6'-12'
    • W: 6'-12'

    planting zones

    • 4a-8b

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    Sambucus canadensis 'York' plant details

    Sambucus canadensis 'York' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by black and purple fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Sambucus canadensis 'York'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: adoxaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 12 FT - wide, 6 FT - 12 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: hedge

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Sambucus canadensis 'York'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Sambucus canadensis 'York' is a North American native elderberry cultivated for its huge crops of large, tart berries. Elderberries are used as edible fruit, in herbal medicines, and to attract beneficial insects to the garden. White flowers bloom in clusters in late spring followed by berries in the fall. The largest of the elderberry varieties, reaching up to 8 feet tall by 6 feet wide. 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. An attractive ornamental as well for the back of the border. Attracts hummingbirds and bees.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    This large and very productive elder produces clusters heavy with fruit which is ?larger than any named cultivar? (Facciola). S-PSh/M; (may die back 1st year)

    By: Forestfarm

    White flowers spring, large purple-black berries for wine, pies and jelly. Plant with Nova for pollination. Zones 4-8

    By: Lael's Moon Garden

    Gardening facts about Sambucus canadensis 'York' plant

    How to Grow Sambucus canadensis 'York'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • birds

    • Fruit

      • purple
      • black

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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