SAMBUCUS nigra 'Black Beauty'
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SAMBUCUS nigra 'Black Beauty'
Commonly known as Common elder
Dramatic dark purple foliage which appears almost black from a distance. Creamy pink buds and flowers are followed by blackish red berries
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Syn. f. porphyrophylla 'Gerda'. Cut back to ground level in early spring and apply thick mulch of compost or manure to achieve best colour. Wildlife plant - insects, birds. -
Pests & Diseases
Black fly infest young shoots and foliage, Verticillium wilt. -
Place of origin
UK. Developed at Hort. Research International, East Malling. -
DeciduousLeaves to 25cm (10in) long, each having 5 toothed leaflets.
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Creamy pink -
BorderSuitable for a large shrub border
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Coastal / windswept
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Cottage garden
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Suitable for small gardens
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Town 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
3m (10ft) -
Spread
3m (10ft)
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Tall ShrubProduces flat clusters of flowers to 15cm (6in) across.
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Pruning group 4
Suitable for: Deciduous trees and shrubs that flower on current year's growth or are grown for winter stem effect.
Pruning: Hard prune to a low permanent framework.
When: Annually in early Spring.
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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 flowersCitrus-scented.
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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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 and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably cats, dogs. Fruit/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 Size3m (10ft)
3m (10ft)
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Sambucus - Growing Guide