Wyldewood Elderberry
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$52.99
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Description
A new variety that’s big on yield. Huge flower heads are a full 2” wider than existing varieties, producing foot-wide pompoms of wonderful, lemony blooms in June. Blessedly forgiving of poor soils, and extremely cold-hardy — even grows well in partial shade. Generous harvests of small, nearly-black, sweet drupes make delicious jams, jellies and wine, and are a great source of vitamin C. Some claim elderberries also have anti-viral properties. Allow fruit to ripen on the bush, then snip the whole cyme, strip the berries into a bowl and keep refrigerated. Ripens in August. Deer-resistant. Best pollinators: Ranch or Bob Gordon.
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Characteristics
| Bloom Color | White |
| Fruit Color | Black |
| Fruit Size | Small |
| Ripens/Harvest | August |
| Shade/Sun | Partial Shade - Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained - Average Moistness |
| Soil pH Level | 5.5 - 6.5 |
| Years to Bear | 2 - 3 |
| Zone Range | 3 - 9 |
Zone Compatibility
This Variety's Zone Range
3 - 9
My Hardiness Zone
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The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatability range of this variety before ordering.
Size & Spacing
Mature Size
When your plant matures, it will be approximately 5 - 8' tall x 5 - 8' wide.
Recommended Spacing
We recommend spacing these plants 5 - 8' apart to ensure room for growth.
Pollination
This variety requires another one for adequate pollination.
Cross-pollination by a different variety is key to its growing and bearing success. Plant one of these varieties within 50' for best pollination.
Tools & Supplies
Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.
Planting & Care
Learn all about how to grow elderberry plants in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.
Shipping Information
Estimated Delivery Date
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Questions & Answers
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Why did you choose this?
Stark Bro's Store
Unknown to me, so trying an unknown
Laurence D
on Mar 19, 2021
I live in zone 4, and am hopeful that this will grow well under my conditions. I am cross pollinating with a Bob Gordon.
Susan H
on Dec 3, 2020
Unknown to me, so trying an unknown
Laurence D
on Mar 19, 2021
WANTED ELDERBERRYS
Bill T
on Mar 10, 2021
WANTED ELDERBERRYS
Bill T
on Mar 10, 2021
Potential of high fruit production.
Ginger S P
on Mar 27, 2020
I already have ordered the York and Johns elderberry bushes. Are these suitable as pollinators for the Wylewood? You only mention the Bob Gordon.
How long is it before it bears fruit?
BEST ANSWER: We appreciate you reaching out to us. You can find the years-to-bear information in the Characteristics section, near the top of the page, underneath the description. This tree takes 2-3 years to bear.
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!
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- Tabitha R Expert on Mar 1, 2020
Your notice on this wylde Wood elderberry plant doesn???t just say ???out of stock???, it says ???out of stock for 82001???. It makes me think that you are rationing plants to my location and someone local got here first. Is that basically correct?
BEST ANSWER: We appreciate you reaching out to us. We are out of stock for all locations. We are very sorry for this inconvenience and completely understand your disappointment. Rest assured, that if you sign up for a notification, you'll be one of the first to be notified when it becomes available again.
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us, remember that we're here for you. Have a great day!
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- Tabitha R Expert on Mar 1, 2020
How tall and wide will this get? You didn???t include that on the ad description as per usual
BEST ANSWER: We appreciate you reaching out to us. The Wyldewood Elderberry will mature to be 5-8 feet tall and wide.
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!
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- Tabitha R Expert on Feb 6, 2020
When will ranch and bob Gordon varieties be back in stock. Are there any other alternatives?
BEST ANSWER: This item is currently out of stock, but we hope to make it available again soon. Supplies will be limited when it does return, so make sure you don't miss out by requesting an availability email above. We'll automatically notify you when it's back in stock.
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- TiffanyF Staff on Feb 9, 2021
will wild Alaskan elderberry plants, which grow profusely in my yard, be suitable to pollinate wyldewood plants?
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your inquiry. Elderberries are not self fertile and do require another variety for proper pollination. I would say this should work but I would reach out to your county extensions office to inquire about the wild elderberry that grows there as they will be more familiar with this information.
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- TiffanyF Staff on Jan 7, 2021
Are the elderberry plants potted or bare root?
BEST ANSWER: In some varieties we have the option of bare root or potted. However it looks like the Wyldewood is only available in the ez stat pot at this time.
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- TiffanyF Staff on Dec 23, 2020
Want to add Wyldewood elderberry to cart but can???t. Why/how?
BEST ANSWER: We appreciate you reaching out to us. Unfortunately, we are out of stock this spring. Make sure you don't miss out next time by having us automatically notify you when it becomes available again.
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!
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- TiffanyF Staff on May 4, 2020
ANY CHANCE YOU CAN TELL ME WHAT ZONE I AM IN? I HAVE BEEN TOLD A FEW DIFF ZONES. I AM IN EAST TENN. WE ARE MINS FROM PIGEON FORGE BUT LIVE ON THE RIVER. ZIP CODE 37764
BEST ANSWER: We appreciate you reaching out to us. According to our hardiness zone map you are zone 7A.
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!
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- Tabitha R Expert on Mar 1, 2020
Please recommend similar size elderberry for cross pollination of wyldewood eldertberry. Deer resistant-what else might eat this? Thanks.
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your inquiry. The variety that would mature similar to the Wyldewood elderberry would be the Ranch elderberry maturing 5-6 feet. As far as other animals that would feast off your harvest would likely include squirrels, birds and any other wildlife unless you net your tree with a bird net but that is not 100% fool proof. Unfortunately it is very hard to detour wildlife.
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- TiffanyF Staff on Mar 2, 2020
What is the Latin name for this elderberry?
BEST ANSWER: We appreciate you reaching out to us. Sambucus canadensis is the genus and species.
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!
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- Tabitha R Expert on Mar 1, 2020
Hello! I heard that the Wyldewood elderberry is self-fertile, is that true? I do understand that a cross pollinator is best for good production but I have limited yard space so was wondering if I would get any fruit if I only kept one plant. Thanks!
What is the size of this plant when shipped, potted or bare root?
I'm surprised seeing 'well-drained' for soil conditions! All our 'native' Elderberries are growing in 'wet' areas--some even flooded during the Spring! My backyard is quite 'wet' in the Spring and I thought they might do well there?
