
Isabella Elderberry
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Sambucus canadensis - Isabella
Isabella is a chance seedling that grew up at the nursery. It produces large clusters of fruit, is highly productive, and ripens a little earlier than other varieties of Sambucus canadensis. Enjoy the harvest, but remember that this variety is not self-fertile—you'll need to plant a different variety nearby for proper pollination.
Planting Information:
- Space: 10-foot circle
- Hardiness Zones: 3-9
Plant Characteristics:
- Pest Resistance: Excellent
- Disease Resistance: Excellent
- Drought Tolerance: Good
- Heat Tolerance: Excellent
- Humidity Tolerance: Excellent
- Sun Tolerance: Excellent
- Wet Soil Tolerance: Poor
- 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
- Pollination: Needs pollinator
This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge. Comments and opinions are always welcome.