Why Hamilton Elderberry Drives Daylight Movement
By Dewayne Hamrick
Founder, Veteran Berries | Commercial Elderberry Grower | Deer Hunter
The Hamilton American Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis) is more than a berry plant — it’s a security structure.
Hamilton is known for:
• Dense, upright growth
• Exceptional leaf retention
• Quick rebound after short dormancy
That structure allows deer to move earlier in the afternoon and linger longer in the morning, instead of waiting for darkness.
Key takeaway:
Food attracts deer at night. Security moves them in daylight.
Plant Hamilton for confidence. Daylight movement follows.
— Veteran Berries
Photo by Dewayne Hamrick