Description

Full sun, Part shade, zone 3b

Sambucus canadensis americana ‘York

Pot Size: #1

Released in 1964 New York Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva, York is one of the most productive elderberry varieties. Berries are large, although less sweet than other elderberries, and are ready later in the fall.

Best used to make syrups, juices, or jams and jellies. Fruit is known for its extremely high concentration of vitamin C and antioxidants. Do not eat raw or underripe as fruit is acidic and astringent and can cause stomach aches if not processed.

Plant in a sheltered location with ample snowfall. Adding 1-3′ of mulch around base is recommended in the fall to help overwinter. It is not uncommon for elderberries to die down to the snowline over the winter and start with new growth in the spring.

Requires a second elderberry for cross-pollination such as: Adams, Kent, or Berry Hill, or American.

Mature size: 5-12′ tall by 3-6′ wide