Sambucus Canadensis 'York'

Sambucus canadensis, the American black elderberry, is a medium to large shrub that will grow in many different types of conditions, bears flat umbels of small creamy-white flowers in late Spring / early Summer, followed by clusters of small black edible berries. It is a suckering shrub. 'York' bears white flowers, and in Summer soft, dark purple berries that are good for cooking or for jams, jellies and wines rich in vitamin C.

Contributed by @simplymelinda

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  Full sun to partial shade

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  Occasional watering

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  Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)

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  All soil conditions