York Elderberry

York Elderberry

Sambucus canadensis 'York'

This upright elderberry: a fast-growing, ornamental native shrub valued for its deeply cut foliage, white flat-topped flower clusters, and dark berries attractive to birds.

  • White flat-topped flower clusters appear in early summer, followed by clusters of dark berries attractive to birds in late summer.
  • Deeply cut, feathery foliage provides strong textural contrast in the mixed border.
  • Upright habit; cut back hard in early spring to encourage vigorous, well-coloured new growth.
  • Best in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil.
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Plant Characteristics

Sunlight
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Moisture
Well-drained
Hardiness Zone
3 – 3
Mature Height (meters)
2.0 – 2.5
Mature Spread (meters)
2.0 – 2.5
Growth Rate
Medium
Flower Colour
White
Foliage Colour
Green
Fall Colour
Yellow
Bloom Time
Summer
Habit
Upright
Pollinator Friendly
✓
Attracts Birds
✓
Fragrant
✓
Landscape Uses
Border, Rain garden, Mass planting
Growing & Maintenance Tips
Elderberries grow well in a medium moist, well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. Prune out weakened stems in early spring and cut to the ground every 2 years to encourage new, denser growth. Fruit production is increased when planted with another cultivar.
Notes
Elderberries are very high in vitamin C and often used in cold remedies Ripe cooked berries and flowers are edible and commonly used in syrups, wines, and preserves; raw berries, bark, leaves, and roots contain cyanogenic glycosides and are toxic — always cook before consuming. The botanical name for York Elderberry has been updated from Elderberry x 'York' to Sambucus canadensis 'York'.

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