SAMBUCUS nigra
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SAMBUCUS nigra
Commonly known as Black elder, Common elder, Pipe tree
Cream coloured fragrant flowers and black fruits
individually £11.50 each , 10+ £10.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
UK native. Wildlife plant - insects, birds. -
Pests & Diseases
Black fly infest the young shoots and foliage. -
Place of origin
Europe, north Africa, south-west Asia. -
Deciduousleaves to 25cm (10in) long, each having 5 toothed, mid-green leaflets.
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White
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BorderSuitable for a large shrub border
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Coastal / windswept
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Cottage garden
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Woodland garden
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Fully hardy
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Pinnate
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Serrate
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Ovate
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Height
6m (20ft) -
Spread
6m (20ft)
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Tall ShrubUpright, bushy shrub with stout shoots. Produces flowers in flattened panicles to 20cm (8in) across followed by spherical, glossy, black fruit.
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Scented flowersMusk-scented.
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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harmful if eaten
People & pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits rodents, notably cats, dogs. Fruit and flowers edible if cooked -
Bee friendly
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Bird friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size6m (20ft)
6m (20ft)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Sambucus - Growing Guide