ELDERBERRY VICTORIA / VICTORIA ELDERBERRY

ELDERBERRY ‘VICTORIA’ / VICTORIA ELDERBERRY

Large, Sweet Berries for Jams, Jellies, and Beverages
Elderberry ‘Victoria’ is a high-yielding variety known for its large, dark purple berries, which are sweet, flavorful, and perfect for making jams, jellies, syrups, wines, and medicinal uses. This variety is especially valued for its larger-than-average fruit clusters and strong, disease-resistant growth. ‘Victoria’ is ideal for gardeners looking to harvest high-quality elderberries in both ornamental and edible landscapes, offering an attractive, productive shrub for any garden.

Why Choose Elderberry ‘Victoria’?

Comparison: ‘Victoria’ is well-known for its large, sweet berries and high yield. It produces more significant fruit clusters than many other elderberry varieties, making it ideal for those looking for substantial harvests. Additionally, it has a more robust, upright growth habit, making it easier to maintain and harvest the berries.

Companions: While ‘Victoria’ is self-pollinating, planting it alongside other elderberry varieties like ‘Adams’ or ‘Scotia’ will help increase the fruit yield and improve berry size.

Key Features:

Large, Sweet Berries: Produces large clusters of sweet, dark purple berries, perfect for fresh eating, preserving, and making homemade syrups or wines.

High Yield: Known for its high fruit production, ‘Victoria’ ensures a bountiful harvest of elderberries every season.

Cold-Hardy: This variety thrives in USDA zones 3–8, making it ideal for gardeners in colder climates. It is highly adaptable to a variety of soil types and growing conditions.

Attractive Shrub: ‘Victoria’ features large, fragrant white flowers in the spring and vibrant green foliage, adding beauty to any garden in addition to its edible fruit.

Disease-Resistant: This variety is resilient to common elderberry diseases and pests, making it easy to grow and maintain without requiring extensive care.

Specifications:

Harvest Time: Late summer to early fall.
Plant Size: 2.5–3.5 m tall.
Hardiness: Zone 3–8.

Elderberry ‘Victoria’ is a great choice for gardeners seeking a high-yielding, large-berry variety. Its robust growth, sweet fruit, and ornamental beauty make it a standout addition to any garden, perfect for culinary and medicinal purposes.