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Species: Sambucus nigra

Sambucus nigra

European Black Elderberry

Found on Course Walks

None Listed

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

Woody Shrubs for Storm Water Retention

Cultivars

'Black Beauty', 'Black Lace'

Ornamental Characteristics

Shrub > 8 feet, Shrub 4 to 8 feet

8-20'

Deciduous

Mounding, spreads by canes

Environmental Characteristics

Full sun, Part shade

3a

Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil; Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

Bare Root Transplanting


Other

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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