berry variety in zone 6a
Adams elderberry in zone 6a
Adams · Sambucus canadensis
- Zone
- 6a -10°F to -5°F
- Growing season
- 180 days
- Days to harvest
- 90 to 120
The verdict
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About Adams
Tart, complex, deep purple-black; juice, jelly, syrup, wine. Cooked only (raw berries cause mild GI upset). Heavy producer, large clusters, the American home-garden standard. Plant two for cross-pollination.
Critical timing for zone 6a
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Common challenges in zone 6a
- ▸ Brown rot in stone fruit
- ▸ Japanese beetles
- ▸ Spring frost damage to peach buds
Modified care for zone 6a
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Adams in adjacent zones
Other elderberry varieties for zone 6a
- Bob Gordon
Tart, heavily flavored; juice, syrup, wine. Productive Missouri selection with cymes that hang upside-down (de…
- Wyldewood
Tart, classic elderberry flavor; syrup, juice, wine. University of Missouri release with extra-large cymes and…
- York
Tart, rich, very large dark berries; juice, jelly, wine, syrup. The largest fruit of any American elderberry, …
Frequently asked questions
- Will Adams elderberry grow in zone 6a?
Yes. Adams is recommended for USDA zones 3b through 8a, which includes zone 6a.
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Image: "Sambucus nigra subsp canadensis - Indiana", by Unknown, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.
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