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Seascape Strawberry vs Bob Gordon Elderberry

Sambucus canadensis Bob Gordon

Fragaria x ananassa Seascape

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Bob Gordon Elderberry
Seascape Strawberry

Bob Gordon Elderberry is a Black Elderberry cultivar that produces berries that are larger and sweeter than other varieties, making it one of the top cultivars. It produces large clusters of white flowers that turn into large clusters of dark purple to black berries. The berries are well-suited for baked goods, jams, jellies, and syrups. It was selected from the wild in Missouri.

The large berry clusters that the Bob Gordon Elderberry produces will often end up hanging downward. This makes it more difficult for birds to feed on the berries. If birds are a concern, this might be the right berry for you.

Black Elderberries are considered to be partially self-pollinating. So while they will still produce some berries without cross-pollination, planting with another variety will increase yields. Consider planting with Black Elderberry or Ranch Elderberry.

Warning: the seeds, stems, leaves, roots, and uncooked berries are toxic to humans when eaten in quantity. Berries should be cooked to make them safe for human consumption.

The Seascape Strawberry is a cold-hardy perennial that produces large, sweet cherry-red berries that are usually ready for harvest from late spring to early fall. This variety is an Everbearing (Day Neutral) strawberry with small white flowers. It is typically more productive than other cold hardy strawberries.
The Seascape Strawberry is a self-pollinating variety, meaning it does not require a second plant nearby to set fruit. This plant produces an above average number of runners that grow quickly into new plants.

Bob Gordon Elderberry Quick Facts

Seascape Strawberry Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 4a
Height: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Height: 0.2 m (0.6 ft)
Spread: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Spread: 0.4 m (1.3 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: short
Suckering: high
Suckering: medium

Toxicity: leaves, stems, and uncooked berries are poisonous to humans

Flowers: fragrant, white
Flowers: small, white
Berries: black
Berries: red
Fruit size: large
Firmness: firm
Flavor: sweet
Harvest: late summer to early fall
Harvest: May-Early September
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: bob gordon american elderberry, bob gordon black elderberry