berry variety in zone 4b
Bob Gordon elderberry in zone 4b
Bob Gordon · Sambucus canadensis
- Zone
- 4b -25°F to -20°F
- Growing season
- 130 days
- Days to harvest
- 90 to 120
The verdict
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About Bob Gordon
Tart, heavily flavored; juice, syrup, wine. Productive Missouri selection with cymes that hang upside-down (deters bird damage). Heavy yields.
Critical timing for zone 4b
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Common challenges in zone 4b
- ▸ Spring frost timing
- ▸ Apple scab pressure
- ▸ Cane berry winter dieback
Modified care for zone 4b
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Bob Gordon in adjacent zones
Other elderberry varieties for zone 4b
- Adams
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- 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 Bob Gordon elderberry grow in zone 4b?
Yes. Bob Gordon is recommended for USDA zones 4a through 7b, which includes zone 4b.
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Image: "Sambucus nigra subsp canadensis - Indiana", by Unknown, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.
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