Elderberry x 'York'

Elderberry x 'York': Large Elderberries for the Preserving Kitchen

York carries large, dark purple berries with an August harvest. It can produce fruit in partial shade, offering flexibility around the edge of a productive garden.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 200-250 cm
• Spread: 200-250 cm
• Flower Colour: Cream
• Flowering Period: Late Spring to Summer
• Foliage: Green
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun / Partial Sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-Drained Soil; Moist to Average Soil

Uses and Benefits: Use the fully ripe crop in cooked jelly, jam, pies or wine. Its generous berries are useful for gardeners who plan to process rather than eat their elderberries raw.

Care Instructions: Grow with another elderberry cultivar to improve cropping. Maintain moisture, renew ageing growth selectively and harvest fully coloured clusters. Remove stems and green berries, and cook fruit before eating.