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Canadian Elderberry 'Kent'

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Hardiness Zone 3

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Canadian Elderberry 'Kent'

FamilyAdoxaceae

Sambucus canadensis 'Kent' is a variety selected for its early ripening and uniform production of high-quality berries. It combines generous white umbels with a well-branched habit and rapid growth. Ideal for fruit plantations or multifunctional hedges, it offers a good fruit yield while enriching local biodiversity. Very hardy, easy to grow, and undemanding, it fits well into a food garden or naturalist garden.

Sambucus canadensis 'Kent'

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Fertilization Spring berry fertilizer. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke when planting.

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Bloom periodSpring
Flower colorWhite
Foliage colorGreen
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingSweet black berries, good production.
Maximum height3 to 4 m (10 to 13 feet)
Maximum width3 m (10 feet)
Growth ratefast
Hardiness zoneZone 3
Minimum temperature'-34°C