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York elderberry

berry variety in zone 8a

York elderberry in zone 8a

York · Sambucus canadensis

Zone
8a 10°F to 15°F
Growing season
240 days
Days to harvest
90 to 120

The verdict

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About York

Tart, rich, very large dark berries; juice, jelly, wine, syrup. The largest fruit of any American elderberry, excellent processor. Pollinates with Adams.

Critical timing for zone 8a

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Common challenges in zone 8a

  • Insufficient chill hours for some apple varieties
  • Pierce's disease in grapes
  • Heat stress on cool-season crops

Modified care for zone 8a

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York in adjacent zones

Other elderberry varieties for zone 8a

Frequently asked questions

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Will York elderberry grow in zone 8a?

Yes. York is recommended for USDA zones 3b through 8a, which includes zone 8a.

Image: "Sambucus nigra subsp canadensis - Indiana", by Unknown, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.

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