Sambucus nigra
Black Elderberry
Flower Color
Description
A bushy large shrub or small tree to 6m, with pinnate leaves turning pale yellow in autumn, flat sprays of fragrant cream flowers in early summer followed by small black berries
Mature Height
8m
Mature Spread
4m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Fast · 0.5 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H8
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 5-6
Fragrance
Flower
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
FragrantWildlife gardensCoastalLow MaintenanceHedging and screens
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| H: 40cm1844CD | H: 40cm | €10.08 |
| H: 10cm1844XB | H: 10cm | €5.25 |
| H: 10cm1844XD | H: 10cm | €3.60 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.