Bob Gordon Elderberry

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Sambucus canadensis (Bob Gordon Elderberry)

The Bob Gordon Elderberry is a native variety from Missouri, known for its berries up to 1/4 inch in diameter. It is the leading variety used for juice production. Commercial cultivation involves cutting the plant to the ground in winter, allowing new canes to form flowers and fruit in the same season. This variety thrives in 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: Berry
• Self-Fertile: No

This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge. Comments and opinions are always welcome.