Botanical profile

Sambucus canadensis 'York'

Latin name
Sambucus canadensis 'York'
Common name
Canadian Elderberry 'York'
Type
Fruit shrub
Family
Adoxaceae

Sambucus canadensis 'York' is one of the most prized cultivars for its impressive berry size and decorative flowering. It produces large clusters of glossy black fruits, highly sought after for syrups, jams, and natural dyes. Its broad, robust growth habit makes it ideal for dense fruit hedges, hardy orchards, or multifunctional plantings. Adapted to rich or moist soils, it is cold-resistant and promotes biodiversity in nutritious landscapes.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Watering
Regular watering
Fertilization
Spring berry fertilizer. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke when planting.
Soil type
Slightly acidic to neutral, cool to moist, well-drained
Minimum temperature
'-34°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
White
Fruiting
Juicy black fruits, abundant harvest.
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Fruit shrub
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
3 to 4 m (10 to 13 feet)
Width
3 m (10 feet)
Growth rate
fast
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

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