Hardiness
Zone 3
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Canadian Elderberry 'Maxima'
FamilyAdoxaceae
Sambucus canadensis 'Maxima' is an imposing cultivar, renowned for its larger size than other elderberries and its exceptional fruit production. It forms a dense, spectacularly flowering bush with massive umbels that are highly attractive to pollinators. Its berries, rich in antioxidants, are prized for traditional recipes. Perfect for tall fruit hedges, plant screens, or ecological restoration plantings, it combines yield, aesthetics, and natural resistance.
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
FruitingLarge black fruits, very productive.
Maximum height4 to 5 m (13 to 16 feet)
Maximum width3.5 m (11.5 ft)
Growth ratefast
Hardiness zoneZone 3
Minimum temperature'-34°C
For every seedling