Wyldewood elderberry has medium to large black berries. They develop on large flower clusters, nearly a foot across, on new shoots. A very productive variety found in Oklahoma.
ZONE: 3-9
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Early - March/April. Somewhat self fruitful but better yielding with second variety such as Adams, York, Nova, John, or Bob Gordon. Wind pollinated.
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full to 1/2 sun, balanced moisture in summer to increase fruit quality, reduce grass competition in root zone. Top dress with compost yearly; plants prefer soils with high organic matter, and high mycorrhizae associations - elder roots are chunky and don't have many fine roots to gather nutrients. Try not to cultivate around brittle surface roots. Prefers evenly moist soils. Summer or dormant prune for airflow and ease of harvest. Remove older branches as needed to invigorate harvests. In warm climates or in long-summer areas plants can be mowed to the ground and will produce each year.
CHILL HOURS: Very low: 100 - 200 hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Very good. No major pests or disease problems.
SIZE AT MATURITY: To 10' x 6'
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