Elderberry seedling with delicate green leaves and long roots on a burlap background.
Close-up of elderberry canes with clean cuts, displayed on rustic cloth.

Bob Gordon Elderberry

$15.00
Plant Type

Bob Gordon Elderberry
(Sambucus canadensis · Certified Organic)

A prolific, cold-hardy elderberry with big fruit clusters and even bigger potential. Excellent for northern gardens and commercial growers alike.

Full Product Description

Bob Gordon is a productive cultivar known for heavy yields, late-summer berries, and resilience in cold climates. Its signature drooping fruit clusters grow beneath the foliage, reducing bird pressure while increasing harvest success.

Grown organically in our Zone 3 fields for over five years, Bob Gordon thrives in a wide range of soils and hits its stride in edible landscapes, privacy hedges, and pollinator plantings. It’s a workhorse shrub with year-round appeal—from fragrant summer blooms to striking fall foliage.

Each cutting or seedling is grown from our own certified organic stock. Expect vigorous growth, reliable yields, and flavorful berries packed with vitamin C—perfect for juice, jelly, wine, and more.

Recommended for home growers, food forests, and market-scale plantings.

Key Features

  • Certified Organic elderberry cuttings and seedlings

  • Height: 8–10' tall (up to 12' in dense plantings)

  • Ripens: Late summer

  • Hardiness: USDA Zones 3–9

  • Pollination: Self-fertile, but best yields with cross-pollinator like Wyldewood

  • Soil: Adaptable; prefers moist, rich, well-draining soil

  • Drought Tolerance: High, once established

  • Planting Seasons: Spring & fall preferred

  • Mulch: Essential for root protection and moisture retention

Availability

  • Currently sold out for 2025
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