Elderberry Duo (1 each Nova and York)

Mix-and-match for free shipping when purchasing 6 or more perennial berries, vines, or crowns!   The Elderberry Duo pairs two complementary varieties, Nova and York, for optimal cross-pollination and abundant harvests. These elderberries produce clusters of small, dark fruit with a sweet-tart flavor, perfect for making syrups, preserves, or teas. Thriving in full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil, these cold-hardy shrubs are easy to grow and highly productive. In addition to their delicious berries, Nova and York elderberries offer beautiful white flowers in spring, adding ornamental value. With their reliable yields and versatile fruit, the Elderberry Duo is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking both beauty and productivity.

Bare root of a Nova and a York Elderberry plant.

Nova Elderberry Sambucus canadensis–An easy-care addition to the edible landscape. Wide clusters of creamy white flowers appear in spring 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.

York Elderberry Sambucus canadensis–a hardy, ornamental shrub that produces edible fruit. It’s suitable as a specimen plant in your yard and would also make a spectacular hedge. Produces the largest fruit size and quantity of any of the elderberries.

• Harvest Time: Early August
• USDA zones: 4-8
• Pollinator: Any other elderberry variety
• Elderberries are desired for medicinal purposes given their reported health benefits, vitamins and antioxidants
• Plants are two years old, can grow to 6-8' tall with an equal spread
• Not grafted with about a 24" top growth
• Should begin to fruit the second season in the ground
• When planting, make sure to remove any air pockets in the soil
• Black elderberries