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    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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