Bob Gordon Elderberry is a highly productive American elderberry cultivar selected in Missouri for its large berry clusters, reliable yields, and superior fruit quality. This vigorous deciduous shrub produces broad, creamy-white flower clusters in early summer that develop into heavy, drooping clusters of deep purple-black berries later in the season. The fruit is widely used for jams, syrups, wine, and health products. While self-fruiting, the fruit yields would increase with multiple plants.
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Origins: |
Europe, SW Asia and N Africa |
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Height: |
6' - 8' |
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Spread: |
6’ - 8' |
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Spacing: |
6' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 7 |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: High Maintenance. Some susceptibility to leaf spots, powdery mildew, and canker. Watch for aphids, borers, and spider mites. Branches are susceptible to damage from high winds or heavy snow. Can spread aggressively in optimum conditions. Regular pruning will keep the plant attractive.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Gardens, Urban Gardens, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Allium, Salvia, Loosestrife
