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Oregon Grape vs Ranch ElderberryBerberis aquifolium (Mahonia aquifolium) Sambucus canadensis Ranch SOLD OUT SOLD OUT
Oregon Grape is an evergreen shrub native to North America, found along the Pacific coast. In spring, the bright golden-yellow flowers appear in clusters above the leaves. These flowers eventually give way to edible blue berries in late summer. While not a true grape, the berries appear grape-like due to their colouring and clustered growth. They can be eaten fresh, but the sour taste and high amounts of natural pectin make them well suited for preserves.
Ranch Elderberry is a vigorous and high yielding Black Elderberry cultivar. It ripens earlier than other varieties, and is smaller and more compact making berry harvest easier. The berries are well suited for baked goods, jams, jellies, and syrups. They are high in vitamin C and reported to be beneficial for the immune system. OREGON GRAPE QUICK FACTSRANCH ELDERBERRY QUICK FACTS
Fall colour:
bright red to deep burgundy
Harvest:
late summer to early fall
Growth rate:
medium
Growth rate:
fast
Maintenance:
medium
Maintenance:
low
Pollution tolerance:
low
Pollution tolerance:
high
Toxicity: leaves, stems, and uncooked berries are poisonous to humans
Other Names:
american elderberry ranch, american ranch elderberry, ranch american elderberry
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