Nova Elderberry

The Nova Elderberry is what one thinks of when he or she thinks of elderberries. They are small purple fruits that form in small clusters often drooping as they gain in size. The flowers are small and white. The fruit can be harvested all at once but one should wait until all the fruit change to dark purple for maximum flavor. the plant is fast growing and easy to grow. 

Plants come in packs of 5 and require a different type of elderberry to pollinate. 

USDA Zone: 4-8

Mature Size: 6-8' 

Sun: Full Sun

Pollination: Partially self- fertile- will produce more and better berries if a different plant is nearby.

Ripening Time: Evenly and earlier than York

Scientific Name: Sambucus canadensis 'Nova'