Nova Elderberry, This American elderberry was selected for its reliable yield of medium-sized dark berries. It is easy to grow and grows faster than other elderberry plants. The bush is hardy and productive, and grows six to ten feet tall and six to eight feet wide. The plant has glossy green foliage and white flower heads that appear in late May or early June. Both the elder-flowers and the ripe elderberries are edible offered by Pense Nursery, Inc.