Silver Creek Nursery Ltd.

Potted Scotia Elderberry

Available only for pick-up at nursery.

Species: Sambucus canadensis

History: Scotia was developed at the Kentville AAFC Research and Development Centre in Nova Scotia. It is a seedling of another variety, Adams 2, and was released by the research station in 1960, alongside the variety Nova. It is grown commercially in Canada.

Why We Grow It: Scotia elderberries ripen early in the season and have the highest sugar content of any named cultivar- though also some of the smallest berries. They are great for a variety of uses such as making juice and wine, baked goods, and even tinctures. Eating the raw elderberries can cause adverse reactions so it is recommended that you cook them first!

    $37.00

    Size:

    4 low in stock

    Fruit Traits:

    Recommended Use: Juice, wine, preserves, baking

    Fruit Size: Small

    Storage: Keeps about a week in the fridge

    Harvest: July - Late

    Tree Traits:

    Canadian Hardiness Zone: 4

    Soil Preferance: Prefers loam but adaptable to different soil types

    Flowering Time:

    Pollination Requirements: Partially self-pollinating, will produce some fruit on its own but will produce more and better fruit with another elderberry variety planted nearby

    Sun/Shade Requirements: Full sun to partial shade (approx. 6-10 hours of sun daily)

    General Growth Habit: Shrub grows up to 2m tall, vigorous with an upright growth habit

    Reminder: Potted plants are available for pick-up only!

    Potted plants vary in size and age, but we typically pot berries and smaller seedlings in 1-3 gal pots and larger grafted trees in 5-16 gal pots.

    • 1g pots - 1-3ft tall
    • 2g or 3g pots - 1.5-3ft tall
    • 5g pots - 3-7ft tall
    • 8g pots - 4-7ft tall
    • 16g pots - 6-8ft tall
    Potted Scotia Elderberry

    Potted Scotia Elderberry

    $37.00

    $37.00

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