berry variety in zone 5b
Wyldewood elderberry in zone 5b
Wyldewood · Sambucus canadensis
- Zone
- 5b -15°F to -10°F
- Growing season
- 165 days
- Days to harvest
- 90 to 120
The verdict
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About Wyldewood
Tart, classic elderberry flavor; syrup, juice, wine. University of Missouri release with extra-large cymes and high yields. Self-fertile but better with a partner.
Critical timing for zone 5b
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Common challenges in zone 5b
- ▸ Plum curculio
- ▸ Codling moth
- ▸ Cedar-apple rust
Modified care for zone 5b
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Wyldewood in adjacent zones
Other elderberry varieties for zone 5b
- Adams
Tart, complex, deep purple-black; juice, jelly, syrup, wine. Cooked only (raw berries cause mild GI upset). He…
- Bob Gordon
Tart, heavily flavored; juice, syrup, wine. Productive Missouri selection with cymes that hang upside-down (de…
- York
Tart, rich, very large dark berries; juice, jelly, wine, syrup. The largest fruit of any American elderberry, …
Frequently asked questions
- Will Wyldewood elderberry grow in zone 5b?
Yes. Wyldewood is recommended for USDA zones 4a through 7b, which includes zone 5b.
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Image: "Sambucus nigra subsp canadensis - Indiana", by Unknown, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.
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