Elderberry, Ranch Elderberry
SKU #'s
- 1014677
- Delivery Available with Online Checkout
- Not Available In-store at Colchester Mackey's
- Not Available In-store at Willimantic Mackey's
- Not Available In-store at Woodstock Mackey's
This compact powerhouse will stun you with the amount of fruit it's rounded frame will carry in August following a bravura show of white bloom on flattened heads in late May. Ideal for home gardens due to it's compact stature. Possibly the heaviest fruiting selection of all Elderberry. Perfect for use in wines & jams. Birds love it's black fruit so be sure you cover to keep some for yourself!
- Deer resistant
- Tolerant of infertile soils
- Vigorous and easy to grow
- Bountiful Elderberry harvest
- Attracts birds, butterflies, and pollinators
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Sambucus canadenis 'Ranch'
Grows best in full sun with average, well-drained soil. Feed yearly with an organic fertilizer. Prune in late winter before new growth occurs to control size and form. Requires pollination from another variety for fruit set.
Category: Shrub
Hardiness Zone: 3-8
Height: 4-6 ft
Spread: 4-6 ft
Bloom Color: White Shades
Foliage Color: Green Shades