Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis ‘Bob Gordon’ – American Black Elderberry – 2-Gallon

A thriving commercial elderberry industry has recently sprung up in Arkansas and Missouri – we offer two selections from this area – this variety and ‘Wyldewood.’ A selection from the wild in Missouri by Mr. Bob Gordon, this variety has large pendant fruit clusters that are harder for birds to forage from than the upright clusters typical of elderberry. It also produces berries very productively on new wood, allowing it to be cut to the ground when dormant – the resulting compact form makes harvesting easier.  ‘Bob Gordon’ fruits have very high sugar content making it one of the top choices for elderberry wine. Yields are improved with cross-pollination, so include at least one other variety in your planting.