Type
American elderberry, needs pollinizer
Elderberry variety
Nova Elderberry
A reliable, productive elderberry with large flower and fruit clusters. It is commonly grown for culinary processing rather than fresh eating.
Season
late summer
Best for
jelly, wine, syrup
About Nova
Nova is an American elderberry with large clusters of dark berries and a productive, vigorous habit. It is commonly grown as a processing berry and is a useful pollination partner for other American elderberry cultivars.
Growing Nova Elderberry
Grow Nova in Zones 3 to 9 in full sun and soil that does not dry out. Use a second American elderberry for cross-pollination, and harvest full clusters when berries are uniformly purple-black, generally in late summer.
Full growing guide
For planting, care, pollination, and harvest that apply to all elderberry, see the complete guide.
How to grow ElderberryOther elderberry varieties
Variety characteristics are general guidance for US home gardens; chill hours, hardiness, and pollination vary, so confirm suitability for your zone. Availability differs by supplier. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.