Elderberry ‘Nova’

Sambucus canadensis 'Nova' - An easy-care addition to the edible landscape. Wide clusters of creamy white flowers appear in spring, making wonderful components for bouquets or for dipping in batter and making fritters. If left on the bush, the flowers develop into bountiful bunches of tender, deep purple berries used in jams, jellies, pies, and wines. Being native to North America, these fast-growing bushes also appeal to wildlife, like bees and hummingbirds, as a food source. Cold-hardy. Ripens in early August. Best pollinator: any other elderberry variety. Elderberry bushes have shallow roots that are almost mat-like. They grow 50-70cm per year. Yields approx. 20lbs of fruit. Prune in spring. Use Bone Meal when you first plant. Do not fertilize the first year. Fertilize once a year with a balanced granular fertilizer. Do not plant any deeper than it is in the pot. Do not add any soil or mulch around the base of the stem. Water deeply once a week for about 20-30 minutes whether is rains or not. 

Zone 4. 3m W x 2m H. Upright, multi-stemmed shape. White flowers in June and July. Dark purple fruit on golden-yellow foliage turning an insignificant fall colour. Full sun to part shade. Moist, well drained soil. 3Gallon.

Deer resistant.