USDA Certified Organic

The York elderberry, is a cultivar that truly embodies the splendor of its species. Its leaves, a rich and vibrant shade of green, but it's the berries that truly steal the show. A beautiful ornamental and fruiting shrub, York’s very large clusters of striking, creamy-white flowers are followed by huge crops of large, purple-black berries. Loaded with vitamins, antioxidants, and other beneficial compounds.

The York elderberry is renowned for its versatility, making it a treasured addition to any garden. Later ripening Elderberry. One of the oldest and most productive varieties. It often bear fruit on new wood, so it can be cut to the ground every year. Its berries are large so it's easier to create delectable jams, pies, and syrups.  adding a touch of sophistication to your culinary creations. And let's not forget about the potential for crafting a velvety, rich elderberry wine.

One of the remarkable features of the York elderberry is its hardiness. This shrub thrives in a range of climates and soils, making it a reliable and resilient choice for gardeners of all levels of expertise. As mentioned ripens bit later than Nova. Plants are 2 years old, pruned to around 2 feet when shipped.

(2 year;  1-3 feet) Self Fertile, but produce more different variety  for pollination

Considerations for York Elderberry

USDA Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Heirloom: Yes
Uses: Fresh Eating, drying, pie, wine
Harvest Period: Late Summer
Bloom Period: Midseason
Pollination Requirement: self-fertile
Origin Date: Eastern United States
Storage: 1-2 months
Disease Resistance: Good
Rootstock: Own
Years to Bear: 1-2 years
Recommended Spacing: 4-6 ft.
Mature Size: 6-10 ft.
Water Requirements: 8-10 gallons per week May through Sept.
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Size of tree

Our trees range in height from 4-8 ft. in our field and trimmed to 4 to 5 ft. when shipped. Our young two year trees are most often feathered (side limbs). The trees diameter (caliper) is often 1/2 to 3/4 inch; *As noted by University of California Scientists and other qualified professionals the most successful trees often have caliper from 1/2" to 5/8" and usually establish faster than smaller and larger planting stock. .

Pruning tip

Basic idea for Pruning: Most fruit trees should be pruned in frost-free periods mid to late winter. (apricots best after bud break) Remove most vertical branches and shorten side branches. Fruiting wood is best on horizontal to 45 degree limbs. Learn more...

Shipping information

Shipping Note: Our fruit trees and berries are delivered to you bareroot during their winter dormancy from January through May depending on USDA zone. Trees are shipped with your invoice and helpful planting directions. There is no minimum quantity required but shipping rate for an individual tree is expensive since UPS/Fed Ex charge a dimensional weight and an additional handling fee to ship a tree. You'll find it's cost effective to consider a handful of trees, vines or our helpful Tree Starter Kits.

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