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.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Spring berry fertilizer. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke when planting.
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
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
For every seedling