A new and distinct
cultivar of
Sambucus plant named ‘Æ-1’, characterized by reliable
fruit set, low chill requirement, early and even
ripening, short harvest period, and high-quality fruit characteristics. The
plant is self-compatible, producing abundant, medium to medium-large fruit after self-
pollination, with high concentrations of specific anthocyanins. Additionally, ‘Æ-1’ is particularly suitable for large-scale, commercial production centered in North-Central Florida.