
Nova Elderberry
Sambucus canadensis (Nova)
The Nova variety was selected and introduced from Vineland Fruit Station, Ontario, Canada. It produces above-average fruit clusters, and the plant is capable of setting fruit when planted alone. Suitable for USDA Zones 3-6, this variety is a smaller bush compared to the Adams. Recommended spacing is 6 feet in diameter.
Plant Characteristics:
- Pest Resistance: Excellent
- Disease Resistance: Excellent
- Drought Tolerance: Very Good
- Heat Tolerance: Good
- Humidity Tolerance: Very Good
- Sun Tolerance: Good
- Wet Soil Tolerance: Fair
- Shade Tolerance: Good
- No Spray: Excellent
- Salt Tolerance: Good
- Fresh for Kids: Poor
- Deer Resistance: Fair
- Thorns: No
- Plant Type: Shrub
- Soil Type: Adaptable
- Edible Type: Berry
- Self-Fertile: Yes
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