Click here for Elderberry Care Guide Sambucus canadensis (Bob Gordon Elderberry) The Bob Gordon Elderberry is a native variety from Missouri, known for its berries up to 1/4 inch in diameter. It is the leading variety used for juice production. Commercial cultivation involves cutting the plant to the ground in winter, allowing new canes to form flowers and fruit in the same season. This variety thrives in Zones 3-9. Plant Characteristics: Pest Resistance: Excellent Disease Resistance: Excellent Drought Tolerance: Very Good Heat Tolerance: Very Good Humidity Tolerance: Very Good Sun Tolerance: Very Good Wet Soil Tolerance: Fair Shade Tolerance: Good No Spray: Excellent Salt Tolerance: Good Fresh for Kids: Poor Deer Resistance: Fair Thorns: No Plant Type: Shrub Soil Type: Adaptable Edible Type: Berry Self-Fertile: No This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge. Comments and opinions are always welcome.
