Elderberry (Wyldewood)
$18.00
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Native to the US and found growing wild in Oklahoma. The harvest season is two and three weeks later than other major cultivars. Wyldewood is known to be extremely vigorous and when the plants are grown in warmer climates or have a longer growing season, the plants can be mowed to the ground after dormancy as a method of pruning. The new primocane stems will yield fruits in the following year. Plants are productive with large cymes of fruit.
Plant Characteristics
Pollination Requirements: Plant with another American Elderberry variety for cross-pollination.
Vigorous & Productive: This variety is highly productive, producing large, 12-inch wide flower heads (which can be used for various recipes) that develop into abundant clusters of dark purple-black berries.
Late Season Harvest: The berries ripen later in the season (late summer/September) than other common cultivars, which can extend the harvest period for growers.
Nutritional Value: The berries are noted for their high levels of antioxidants, Vitamin C, and bioflavonoids, making them a popular choice for health-conscious consumers.
Growing Conditions: It is a hardy, resilient native plant, suitable for USDA zones 3-8, that prefers full sun to partial shade and consistently moist, well-drained soil.
Pollination Requirements: Plant with another American Elderberry variety for cross-pollination.
Hardiness: American Elderberry is hardy to minus 30° F.
Bearing Age: 1-2 years after planting
Size at Maturity: up to 10 ft. in height
Bloom Time: June
Ripening Time: September
Yield: 20+ lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Elderberries are not bothered by pests or diseases