American elderberry (#1)

1 year old rooted cuttings, sold bare root. While most elderberry are self-fertile, two compatible varieties are generally required for good fruit production. York and Nova are highly compatible.

York is known for its large clusters of large berries. I have seen it fruit on new wood. Also known to be self-fertile, but heavy cropping can be expected with another variety such as Nova.

Nova is similar to York in a lot of ways, being selected for large clusters of large berries. I have also seen it fruit on new wood. Nova is also known to be self-fertile, but heavier cropping can be expected with another variety such as York.

Elderberries now have a well-established reputation in mainstream circles as a food and medicine. The berries tout one of the highest concentration of antioxidants found in a fruit, and they also create resistence against, and resilience with, illnesses such as the flu virus.

Plant details:
Genus & species: Sambucus canadensis
Hardiness: Zone 3 to zone 8
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Soil type: Tolerant of a variety of soil types, though will thrive in loose, fertile soil
Soil moisture: Average to moist