Type
American elderberry, needs pollinizer
Elderberry variety
Wyldewood Elderberry
A vigorous, productive selection with large clusters of dark berries. It is a useful companion planting with Bob Gordon.
Season
late summer
Best for
large harvests, preserves
About Wyldewood
Wyldewood is an American elderberry selected for heavy yields of dark berries on large clusters. It is a vigorous, productive cultivar for cooked elderberry uses and often ripens over a fairly extended period.
Growing Wyldewood Elderberry
Plant in Zones 3 to 9 in sun and moist soil, alongside another American elderberry such as Bob Gordon for improved set. Pick mature clusters as berries turn uniformly purple-black, and prune out older canes during dormancy to keep the planting productive.
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.