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Sambucus canadensis (John’s Variety)
John’s produces more fruit and earlier than other varieties, with very large clusters of medium-sized berries. This variety is especially good for making jelly and elderberry elixir. It grows into a larger plant than Adams. For optimal pollination, pair with Adams. The flowers are in very large heads.
- Height: 6′ to 12′
- Spacing: 8′ to 10′ in a circular formation
- Hardiness Zones: 3-9
Plant Characteristics:
- Pest Resistance: Excellent
- Disease Resistance: Excellent
- Drought Tolerance: Very Good
- Heat Tolerance: Very Good
- Humidity Tolerance: Very Good
- Sun Tolerance: Very Good
- Wet Soil Tolerance: Fair
- Shade Tolerance: Good
- No Spray: Excellent
- Salt Tolerance: Good
- Fresh for Kids: Poor
- Deer Resistance: Fair
- Thorns: No
- Plant Type: Shrub
- Soil Type: Adaptable
- Edible Type: Fruit
- Self-Fertile: No
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