Elderberry ‘York’

Sambucus canadensis 'York' - For a wonderful flowering and fruiting display in the landscape, the versatile York Elderberry, is hard to beat. Feed the birds, or cook the large, purplish-black berries down for your family. It grows into a beautiful, informal hedge that requires very little care. Needs a pollinator. Yields approx. 30lbs of fruit. Elderberry bushes have shallow roots that are almost mat-like. They grow 50-70cm per year. 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 it rains or not. 

Zone 3. 4m W x 4m H. Upright, multi-stemmed shape. White flowers June. Black-Purple fruit on green foliage turning red in the fall. Full sun to part shade. Moist, well drained soil. 3Gallon.

Deer resistant. Attracts pollinators.