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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.
(Recently added inventory of Ranch and Bob Gordon - details on them forthcoming)
Elderberries are celebrated as a medicine and food. The berries tout one of the highest concentration of antioxidants found in a fruit, and they also create resistance 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
