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Sambucus nigra

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Sambucus nigra Elder, Elderberry,

Native: Foliage Type:

No Deciduous

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Citrus & Fruit, Hedging / Screening, Shrubs Shrub Like, Upright

Description:

Large deciduous shrub with dark green serrated foliage and creamy-white flowers in Spring and Summer followed by edible black berries commonly known as elderberries, these can used to make drinks and jam. Grows approx. 5m tall x 5m wide.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

4-10m 4-10m

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)

Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Edible Garden, Feature, Fragrant Garden, Hedging / Screening, Mass Planting, Container / Pot

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well

Family Name: Origin:

Adoxaceae Europe

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green

Flower Colour: Cream, White

Flower Fragrant: Yes

Flowering Season: Spring, Summer

Fruit: Yes

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Fast

Maintenance Level: Medium

Water Usage: Medium / Moderate

Drought: Medium / Moderate

Frost: Moderate

Wind: Low

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