Sambucus canadensis 'Bob Gordon'

Also Known As

Sambucus x canadensis 'Bob Gordon'
Bob Gordon American Elderberry

Plant type

shrub, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 5'-8'
W: 5'-8'

planting zones

3a-10b

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Sambucus canadensis 'Bob Gordon' plant details

Sambucus canadensis 'Bob Gordon' is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge followed by black and purple fruit. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sambucus canadensis 'Bob Gordon'

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or shrub
Plant family: adoxaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 5 FT - 8 FT - wide, 5 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sambucus canadensis 'Bob Gordon'

USDA Zones: 3a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Bob Gordon' is another high yielding American Elderberry that needs to be cross-pollinated for best fruit production. We recommend 'Wyldewood' as a cross pollinator. 'Bob Gordon' has large flower heads that reach nearly 12" across but the flower heads hang downward which helps prevent birds from plucking the valuable fruit. Elderberry is well known as an ingredient in wines and jams but now the medicinal world has reported the use of elderberry helps mitigate colds and flu virus because of its antiviral properties. It is also a great source of vitamin C and has been used for antibacterial properties as well.

By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

Gardening facts about Sambucus canadensis 'Bob Gordon' plant

How to Grow Sambucus canadensis 'Bob Gordon'

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Fruit
- purple
- black
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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