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Elderberry Bushes

Elderberries are North American native shrubs with large, white flower clusters and big bunches of small, dark berries. Elderberry fruit is known for its immune boosting qualities. Other benefits of the berries, is that they have anti-carcinogen, anti-oxidant properties, and are very high in Vitamin C. A good choice for treating a cold. Fruits are used for wine, juice, and jelly. The flower clusters of the elderberry plant are used as a vegetable that can be dipped in batter and fried as fritters. The elderberry bush has very dependable fruit production due to late bloom in June. It's not bothered by insects or diseases. Quick to grow to mature height of 6-8 ft.

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NOVA ELDERBERRY (Sambucus canadensis)

Commercial fruiting shrub with large berries and clusters, grows to about 6 ft. Used for jam, juice, wine and is sweeter than most other varieties. Self-fruitful, but Nova Elderberry often sets better with another variety. Early ripening. Prefers summer moisture for good fruit development. Resents root disturbance. Orginated in Nova Scotia. Zone 3-8.

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YORK ELDERBERRY (Sambucus canadensis)

Largest berry on big clusters. Berries ripen later than others. Prefers summer moisture to maintain fruit quality. Resents root disturbance. Will produce in part shade and grows 8-12 ft. tall. Self-fertile, but often sets better with a second variety, usually Nova. York Elderberry is from New York, 1964. Zone 3-8.

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KORSOR ELDERBERRY (Sambucus nigra)

This Danish black elderberry cultivar is grown commerically because of its high yields. Korsor elderberry is well known for its exceptional medicinal qualities and immune boosting properties. Big clusters of large dark blue, juicy berries. 8 feet at maturity. Zone 4-9

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BLACK LACE ELDERBERRY (Sambucus nigra)

A fantastic ornamental with finely cut, lace-like purplish black foliage and pink flowers. Very productive of black fruits. Somewhat deer resistant. Prefers moist soils in sun or shade but color will be stronger in sun. Black Lace Elderberry is a shrub growing to about 6-8 ft. tall. Zone 4-7.

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BLACK TOWER ELDERBERRY (Sambucas nigra)

Dark purple foliage in spring followed by large clusters of pink buds in summer, opening to fragrant pink edible flowers. Black fruits in August and September. Black Tower Elderberry is more compact than species, typically 3-4 feet width, heigth ranging from 6-8 feet. Sun or shade tolerant.

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RANCH ELDERBERRY (Sambucus canadensis)

Came from an abandoned homestead and was planted in the late 1800's. A determinate variety that is more tolerant of drought and harder soils. Short season bearer. Ranch Elderberry is a compact shrub that grows to about 5 ft. Similar to Nova and York and is a good pollinator for both. Zone 3-8.

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SAMDAL ELDERBERRY (Sambucus nigra)

A newer commercial variety from Denmark with big clusters of black fruits that are especially high in antioxidants. Plants bear on two year old wood. Samdal Elderberry will send up many new canes from the base each year, so in order to keep the plant more manageable, commercial growers will prune out the second year canes after the crop has finished producing. Grows to about 5-7 ft. Care needs to be taken in harvesting, as elderberries can be brittle and roots resent disturbance. Zone 3-7.

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BLUE ELDERBERRY (Sambucus caerulea)

A fast growing, hardy shrub with large clusters of tiny white flowers followed by huge quantities of easily harvested blue fruit. Blue Elderberry fruits can be used for jams, wine, and preserves. Very beneficial northwest native plant for pollinators; attracting bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. Prefers sun. Can have a multi-stemmed habit and grows to about 30 ft. Zone 3-8.

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