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Elderberry Scotia

Scotia Elderberry

Flavourful, black berries with a high sugar content. Suitable for pies, jams and jellies. Ripens in July.

  • »  Sambucus canadensis 'Scotia'
  • »  Medium-sized, black berries with a high sugar content
  • »  Fruit has good flavour
  • »  Use for pies, jams and jellies
  • »  Ripens: July

2gal
$32.85
  • Category:Fruit
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:200-250 cm
  • Spread:200-250 cm
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
Moist to Average
Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Birds
Growth Rate
Medium
Attributes
Berries
Edible
Fruit
Habit
Oval
Upright
Foliage Color
Green
Planting instructions
Container Plants
Additional Information about Elderberry 'Scotia'

Elderberries are very high in vitamin C and often used in cold remedies.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Elderberry 'Scotia'

Elderberries grow well in a medium moist, well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. Prune out weakened stems in early spring and cut to the ground every 2 years to encourage new, denser growth. Fruit production is increased when planted with another cultivar.