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"Just to let you know that Cornus capitata arrived safely just after noon today, beautifully packaged and in very good condition. Thanks to you all for attention to detail and if its not too late I would be glad to receive a copy of your free catalogue when you invoice me. "
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SAMBUCUS nigra

Associated Products

Vitax Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser 0.9 kg

(0.9 kg - c&p inc) £6.00

Vitax Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser 4.5 kg

(4.5 kg - c&p inc) £16.00

Additional Plant Details

  • Good to know - UK native. Wildlife plant - insects, birds.
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    Pests & Diseases - black fly infest the young shoots and foliage.

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    Place of Origin - Europe, north Africa, south-west Asia.

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    Flower Colour: White

  • Scented Plant: Scented flowers - musk-scented.
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    Toxicity: Harmful if eaten - These will give you an upset tummy, so please don't eat any of these.

Delivery Information

Estimated delivery between 25 June and 01 July 2013. Subject to all plants being in stock

Please note that orders will normally be despatched within 5 - 10 working days from receipt except in the busy Spring season when it may take up to 15 working days from receipt until despatch.

Orders can also be collected in person from our Nurseries, or some of our shows - just tell us during the checkout process.

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Black elder, Common elder, Pipe tree

cream coloured fragrant flowers and black fruits

Burncoose Catalogue Code

Deciduous - pinnate leaves to 25cm (10in) long, each having 5 oval, toothed, mid-green leaflets.
Tall Shrub - upright, bushy shrub with stout shoots. Produces flowers in flattened panicles to 20cm (8in) across followed by spherical, glossy, black fruit.

Mature Dimensions
overall height and width of plant once mature

Height and Spread - 6m (20ft)

Flowers In

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
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Oct
Nov
Dec

Buy SAMBUCUS nigra

Pot size: 2.5 or 3 Litre

£7.00 each
10+£5.50 each
 MULTIBUY SAVING 

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Varieties

SAMBUCUS nigra 'Aurea'
Golden-yellow leaves
 MULTIBUY  Any 3+ for £10.00 each
£12.50 each

SAMBUCUS nigra 'Black Beauty'
Dramatic dark purple foliage which appears almost black from a distance. Creamy pink buds and flowers are followed by blackish red berries
 MULTIBUY  Any 3+ for £10.00 each
£12.50 each

SAMBUCUS nigra 'Black Lace'
Dramatic dark purple, nearly-black foliage and dissected leaves like a Japanese maple.
 MULTIBUY  Any 3+ for £10.00 each
£12.50 each

SAMBUCUS nigra 'Guincho Purple'
Deep blackish purple leaves turning red in autumn, pink-tinged flowers
 MULTIBUY  Any 3+ for £10.00 each
£12.50 each

SAMBUCUS nigra 'Laciniata'

 AWARD SAMBUCUS nigra 'Laciniata'  >

Cut-leaved elder, Fern-leaved elder
Finely divided fern-like leaves
 MULTIBUY  Any 3+ for £10.00 each
£12.50 each


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