Click here for Elderberry Care Guide Sambucus canadensis - Native Elderberry - York The York elderberry is a native variety similar to Nova, but it ripens its fruits a few weeks later. This shrub is care-free and can pollinate other native varieties. It should be spaced 8 feet apart in a circular pattern, with a height of 8 feet. It thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 9. Plant Characteristics: Pest Resistance: Excellent Disease Resistance: Excellent Drought Tolerance: Very Good Heat Tolerance: Excellent Humidity Tolerance: Excellent Sun Tolerance: Excellent Wet Soil Tolerance: Fair Shade Tolerance: Very Good No Spray Requirement: Excellent Salt Tolerance: Good Fresh for Kids: Poor Deer Resistance: Fair Thorns: None Plant Type: Shrub Soil Type: Adaptable Edible Type: Fruit Self-Fertile: Yes This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge. Comments and opinions are always welcome.
