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Sambucus canadensis (Adams Elderberry)

Adams is a native elderberry variety known for its juicy, purple berries. These berries are excellent for making elixirs, pies, syrups, wine, and more. The plant is a heavy producer and ripens late in the season. It grows well in zones 3-9 and pollinates with other native elderberries. The flowers are in very large heads.

• Height: 6' to 12'
• Spacing: 10' circle
• Zones: 3-9

Plant Characteristics:

• Pest Resistance: Excellent
• Disease Resistance: Excellent
• Drought Tolerance: Very Good
• Heat Tolerance: Very Good
• Humidity Tolerance: Very Good
• Sun Tolerance: Very Good
• Wet Soil Tolerance: Fair
• Shade Tolerance: Good
• No Spray: Excellent
• Salt Tolerance: Good
• Fresh for Kids: Poor
• Deer Resistance: Fair
• Thorns: None
• Plant Type: Shrub
• Soil Type: Adaptable
• Edible Type: Fruit
• Self Fertile: No