Berries

Sambucus canadensis 'Nova' (Elderberry)

Sambucus canadensis 'Nova'

Also known as Nova American Elderberry

$19.95

Size

☀SunFull sun to part shade
💧WaterModerate
🌡Zones4-8
🦌DeerResistant
🌊CoastalSuitable

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About This Plant

Sambucus canadensis 'Nova' (Elderberry), 'Nova', is valued in PNW gardens for its character and seasonal interest.

An edible berry plant for the home garden , fresh fruit harvest with minimal care once established.

Full sun to part shade suits this plant. Plant in moist, well-drained, fertile soil. Hardy USDA Zone varies. Provide consistent moisture during fruit development. Watch for birds (netting may be needed at harvest). Mulch to keep roots cool.

Plant Details

Botanical
Sambucus canadensis 'Nova'
Common name
Nova American Elderberry
Lifecycle
Perennial
Foliage type
Deciduous
Mature size
8-12 ft tall × 6-10 ft wide
Growth rate
Fast
Bloom time
Early summer
Bloom color
White, Pink
Foliage color
Green
Harvest
Late summer

Care Notes

Plant in moist, well-drained to wet soil. Tolerates boggy conditions and seasonally saturated ground. For best production, plant two cultivars for cross-pollination. Prune in late winter to remove oldest canes and stimulate new growth. Cut back hard every few years to rejuvenate.

Garden Attributes

  • Pacific NW native
  • Deer resistant
  • Coastal suitable
  • Grown organically
  • Pollinator value: Bees, Butterflies, Native specialist bees
  • Wildlife: Bird forage, Bird habitat, Pollinator support
  • ⚠ Skin irritant: wear gloves when handling
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