Slightly less productive than Adams, but with larger berries and clusters. Sweet berries are used for jam, juice, wine and are eaten fresh. John Elderberry is somewhat self fruitful but better yieilding with second variety such as Adams. Later ripening. From Nova Scotia, Canada, 1954.
ZONE: 3-8
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Early - March/April. Somewhat self fruitful but better yielding with second variety such as Adams, York, Nova, Ranch, Wyldewood 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. 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: To 6-12' x 4-6'
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