Sambucus canadensis4-10' × same. (Ezyoff × Adams No. 2) NY Ag Exp Stn, 1964.
An old reliable, considered by some to be the largest-fruited and heaviest-bearing cultivar. In most of our Maine trials, this shrub is more compact than Adams No. 1, topping out at 4-5', but we’ve seen a 10' specimen growing on a compost pile. Persistent and will bear well for many years alongside other varieties.
Heavy clusters of mildly tart large berries that ripen after Adams are easy to pick and excellent for jam, jelly, wine and pie. Bright green foliage on a rounded shrub. Z3. Maine Grown. (1–3' shrubs)
Items from our perennial plants warehouse ordered
on or before March 7 will ship around March 31
through late April, starting with warmer areas and finishing in
colder areas. Orders placed after March 7 will
ship around late April through early-to-mid May, in the order in
which they were received.
ships in spring
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Additional Information
American Black Elderberry
This species is native to North America. Hardier than the European Sambucus nigra, and fruits on first-year wood.
Elderberries
Considered self-fertile but multiple plants will improve fruit set—it’s okay to mix species.
Plant 4–6' apart. Best in rich soil but adaptable to a variety of soil types. In spring, while plant is still dormant, prune away any weak, broken or dead canes.
