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John's Elderberry

John's Elderberry

$7.00 - $70.00
$7.00
$7.00 - $70.00
$7.00
by The Original Edible Landscaping

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Sambucus canadensis (John's Variety)

John's produces more fruit and earlier than other varieties, with very large clusters of medium-sized berries. This variety is especially good for making jelly and elderberry elixir. It grows into a larger plant than Adams. For optimal pollination, pair with Adams. The flowers are in very large heads.
  • Height: 6' to 12'
  • Spacing: 8' to 10' in a circular formation
  • Hardiness 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: No
  • Plant Type: Shrub
  • Soil Type: Adaptable
  • Edible Type: Fruit
  • Self-Fertile: No
This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge; comments and feedback are welcome.

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