Bob Gordon Elderberries are a high yielding Missouri selection with medium to large berries in big clusters that are unusually sweet yet less subject to bird predation due to upside down hanging clusters.
ZONE: 3-8
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Late - May/June. Needs pollinator.
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. Try not to cultivate around brittle surface roots. Summer or dormant prune for airflow and ease of harvest. Remove older branches as needed to invigorate harvests.
CHILL HOURS: Very low: 100 - 200 hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Very good. No major pests or disease problems.
SIZE AT MATURITY: 5-8' x 5-8'
Harvesting Elderberries from Burnt Ridge Nursery on Vimeo.
