Fruit-Elderberry-York #3
Fruit-Elderberry-York #3
York Elderberry
Pollinator needed: any other elderberry variety, ripens mid-late august
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Lovely white blooms produce a bounty of soft, dark purple berries that are good for cooking or making delicious jams, jellies and wines rich in vitamin C. Fruits of species plants are sometimes used to make jams, jellies, pie fillings and elderberry wine. Fruits are attractive to wildlife.
Botanical Name- Sambucus canadensis 'York'
Pronunciation- sam-BYOO-kus kah-nah-DEN-sis
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width- 8 ft
Mature Height- 10 ft
Sun Exposure- Full Sun
Soil Preferences- Average moist, well-drained soil
Current Size- #3
Bloom Color- White
Bloom Time- Summer
Companion Plants- Veronicastrum virginicum (tall spires offset elder foliage)
Fauna Attracted- Bees, pollinating flies, fruit-eating birds
Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C40
Yearly Care Instructions- Prune in late winter or after flowering; water regularly and fertilize lightly.
Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to remove old stems and encourage fresh growth.
Fertilization Instructions- Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; moderate feeding need. Improve clay soil with compost to encourage fruiting.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Berry-tone
Possible Issues- Borers, powdery mildew
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