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SAMBUCUS

Commonly known as Common elder

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Mainly ornamental but can be planted to support native butterfly and bird species.

Native elder, S. nigra has been used medicinally throughout history and is well-known as various syrups and drinks. A small tree of disturbed ground especially around farmsteads and old cottages where it thrives in nitrogen-rich soil.

A perennial, S. ebulus, Danewort, and probably native can be found scattered throughout the UK on roadsides and waste places.

Genus of about 10 species of herbaceous perennials and deciduous shrubs and trees from woodlands and thickets in temperate and subtropical regions of Eurasia, N and tropical E. Africa, Australia and North and South America.

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Deciduous - acer-like foliage turning red in autumn
White
Height - 2.5m (8ft)
Spread - 1.5m (5ft)
Tall Shrub - graceful shrub. Produces flat corymbs of flowers.
Hardy - very cold winter - Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
Full sun
Partial shade
Harmful if eaten - These will give you an upset tummy, so please don't eat any of these.
May cause skin allergy or irritant - Having skin or eye contact with these plants could result in an allergic reaction, burning or rash.
Additional Features - Good to know - - tolerates hard pruning. Mulch in spring
Pests & Diseases - black fly infest young shoots and foliage, Verticillium wilt
Place of origin - garden origin. Hyfryd plants, Newport, Wales
Garden Location/Conditions - Coastal / windswept -
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
Pruning group - 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.

RHS group 5, 6 & 7
Scented Plants - Scented flowers - - honey-scented
Seasonal Interest - Spring -
Summer
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - moderately fertile
Wildlife - Bee friendly -
Bird friendly
Butterfly friendly
Rabbit Resistant

2.5m (8ft)
	1.5m (5ft)

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SAMBUCUS nigra >

Commonly known as: Black elder, Common elder, Pipe tree.

cream coloured fragrant flowers and black fruits

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individually £9.50 each, 10+ £8.50 each

SAMBUCUS nigra 'Aurea' >

Commonly known as: Golden elder.

Golden-yellow leaves

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Multibuy Any 3+ for £12.00 each

£14.50 each

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

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Multibuy Any 3+ for £12.00 each

£14.50 each

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Available Early Spring 2021 - Should be available March/April onwards depending on growing conditions.

SAMBUCUS nigra 'Black Lace' >

Commonly known as: Common elder.

Dramatic dark purple, nearly-black foliage and dissected leaves like a Japanese maple.

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Multibuy Any 3+ for £12.00 each £14.50 each
Also Specimen £55.00 each

SAMBUCUS nigra 'Golden Tower' >

Commonly known as: Common elder.

Deeply cut bright golden leaves. Upright and narrow habit

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Multibuy Any 3+ for £12.00 each £14.50 each
Specimen £55.00 each	Notify me when this plant is available to order Available Early Spring 2021 - Should be available March/April onwards depending on growing conditions.