Bob Gordon

Bob Gordon is a highly regarded American elderberry cultivar discovered in Missouri and popularized through University of Missouri elderberry research. It is celebrated for its outstanding productivity and its unusual habit of holding fruit cymes that droop downward, which helps protect the ripening berries from birds. Bob Gordon consistently ranks among the top-yielding varieties in trials and produces large, well-filled clusters of dark, richly flavored berries with high juice content, making it a favorite for commercial juice and wine production. The berries are noted for good sugar levels and flavor. Vigorous and adaptable, Bob Gordon has become one of the most recommended cultivars for serious elderberry growers in the central and eastern United States.