Sambucus canadensis ‘Adams’

White flowers in late June. Fruits, blue to black, in large clusters. Excellent for pies, jam and elderberry wine. Hardy native plant. Use in background and wildlife plantings. A clone of S. canadensis selected for its large fruit by William W. Adams of Union Springs, New York. Fruit set is normally improved when more than one cultivar is used, such as ‘York’.

Height: 8-10′
Spread: 8-12′
Shape: Broad, rounded
Exposure: Full Sun
Foliage: Bright green
Fall Foliage: Insignificant
Zone: 3-9