Adams Elderberry
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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