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SAMBUCUS
Commonly known as Elder
All flower JUN-JUL
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.
Plant Details
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Good to know
Grown for foliage, flowers and fruits. Good for wildlife garden. Tolerates hard pruning to restrict size -
Place of origin
Eurasia, north and tropical east Africa, Australia, N. and S. America -
Deciduous
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Tall Shrub
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Scented flowersMusk-scented flowers
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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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Butterfly friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
Planting Tips and Care Advice
Sambucus - Growing Guide
