Nova

Nova is a Canadian elderberry cultivar developed in Nova Scotia, valued for its sweeter fruit and productive, relatively compact growth. It is a self-fruitful selection that produces good crops even when planted alone, though yields improve with a pollinizer nearby. Nova ripens fairly early and bears large clusters of dark berries that are noted for being somewhat sweeter and higher yielding than older American types. Its manageable size and heavy production make it a popular choice for home orchards and permaculture plantings in cooler climates. Often paired with Kent, another Nova Scotia selection, Nova is a dependable, cold-hardy variety well suited to gardeners who want abundant, good-quality elderberries for syrups, wine, and preserves.