At North Florida Elderberry we grow 5 varities of American Elderberry (Sambucus Canadensis) or commonly known as black elderberry.

All American Elderberry varities are very similar with small characteristics that make them different from each other.

OUR 5!

RANCH: Is a determinate, meaning it fruits over a short season. Usually harvest fruit over a 2-3 week period mid summer. Very tolerate of non fertile soils, Handles heat well. Usually grows to 5-6 feet tall

BOB GORDON: Determinate, Fruits over a short season, Usually harvest fruit 2-3 weeks mid summer. Large clusters of berries, Fruit hangs downward when ripe preventing bird deprivation. Grows to 6-7 feet tall

ADAMS: Determinate, Fruits over a short season, Usually harvest fruit 2-3 weeks mid summer, Large berries, Good yields, Fruit hangs downward when ripe preventing bird deprivation. Grows to 5-6 feet tall

HAMILTON: AKA Southern Delight. Highly indeterminate, Fruits over a long season, Usually can harvest up to 9 months a year. Only in winter does it not bear fruit. Good yields. Resistance to Mites. Grows 7-8 feet tall

POCAHONTAS: Indeterminate, Fruits over a 6 week period mid summer, Large clusters of berries, very good yields, grows 6-8 feet tall.