Elderberry-Varietals

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Wyldewood 1

A vigorous producer that is first to reach bud break in spring and is the latest to ripen. Tends toward having three umbrels on each stem. WW1 came in second at university trials and showed a potential of 12,000 pounds per acre. This will be the first varietal released by the University of Missouri.

Wyldewood 2

Another introduction from Marge Milican. This is a vigorous grower and has great potential.

Ranch

Single stemmed. Tends to grow upright and is not bushy. Grows well of less fertile soils.

Bob Gordon

The new cultivar Bob Gordon had a larger berry and yielded nearly triple that of Adams 2. Inverts head upside down which protects berries from birds. The Bob Gordon was the number one producer in trials and researchers are confident Bob Gordon is a truly superior cultivar for the Midwest.

Magnolia Hill

Very vigorous grower from North Carolina. Collected by Roger Lienhart.

Adams 2

Early ripening with very large clusters of purplish/black berries. Sweeter than most elderberries and somewhat self fruitful. The standard of the earlier releases. Released in 1926.

John

Slightly less productive than 'Adams 2', but with larger berries. Somewhat self fruitful and later ripening. Hardy. Best for northern climates. Proved to be outstanding in trials in Oregon. Released in 1954. Ontario.

Marge

Experimental variety that is a cross between European and American. Seems to have very good resistance to mites and leaf blight.

York

Cross between Adams 2 and Easy Off. Largest berry with big clusters. Self fertile, but often sets better with another variety.

Nova

Commercial fruiting shrub with large berries and clusters. This variety is from Nova Scotia and tends to be much sweeter than most. Self fruitful, but often sets better with another variety.

Scotia

Another selection from Nova Scotia.

Voltra

Continues to get better each year. Third best producer in university trials. Contributed by Doris Voltra.

Eridu Farms

Homogenous collection. Native to Missouri River Region.