Elderberry Bushes

Sambucus canadensis - American Elderberry - A shrub with edible fruit which is great for wine and pies. Also good for naturalizing and roadside plantings. Suckers freely. Native. Zone 4. 4m W x 3m H. Upright, multi-stemmed shape. White flowers in June and July. Purple-black fruit on green foliage turning yellow-green in the fall. Full sun to part shade. Moist, well drained soil. 3Gallon.

Sambucus canadensis 'Aurea' - Golden Elderberry - Small white flowers. Foliage holds its yellow colour throughout the season. A vigorous grower especially in wet areas. Zone 4. 4m W x 3m H. Upright, multi-stemmed shape. White flowers in June and July. Red fruit on golden-yellow foliage turning an insignificant fall colour. Full sun to part shade. Moist, well drained soil. 3Gallon.

Sambucus canadensis 'York' - York Elderberry - For a wonderful flowering and fruiting display in the landscape, the versatile York Elderberry, is hard to beat. Feed the birds, or cook the large, purplish-black berries down for your family. It grows into a beautiful, informal hedge that requires very little care. Zone 3. 4m W x 4m H. Upright, multi-stemmed shape. White flowers June. Black-Purple fruit on green foliage turning red in the fall. Full sun to part shade. Moist, well drained soil. 3Gallon.

Sambucus nigra Black Lace ("Eva') - Black Lace Elderberry - The pink flowers pop against the purple foliage and have a subtle lemon fragrance. Zone 5. 2m W x 2m H. Upright, multi-stemmed shape. Pink flowers in June. Black fruit on dark purple foliage turning an insignificant fall colour. Full sun to part shade. Moist, well drained soil. 3Gallon.

Sambucus canadensis 'Nova' - Nova Elderberry - An easy-care addition to the edible landscape. Wide clusters of creamy white flowers appear in spring, making wonderful components for bouquets or for dipping in batter and making fritters. If left on the bush, the flowers develop into bountiful bunches of tender, deep purple berries used in jams, jellies, pies, and wines. Being native to North America, these fast-growing bushes also appeal to wildlife, like bees and hummingbirds, as a food source. Cold-hardy. Ripens in early August. Best pollinator: any other elderberry variety. Zone 4. 3m W x 2m H. Upright, multi-stemmed shape. White flowers in June and July. Dark purple fruit on golden-yellow foliage turning an insignificant fall colour. Full sun to part shade. Moist, well drained soil. 3Gallon.

Sambucus nigra 'Jandeboer001' - Golden Tower Elderberry - The deeply incised leaves give a delicate lacy appearance. The bright green-gold foliage adds a nice pop to the landscape! Zone 4. 2-3m x 1m. Upright, multi-stemmed shaped with white flowers in May-June. Red fruit on bright green-gold foliage right into the fall. Part sun/part shade. Moist, well drained soil. 3Gallon.