Black Elderberry

Sambucus Nigra

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Overview

Black Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) is a deciduous shrub noted for its lush, purple-black berries and clusters of fragrant white flowers. Ideal for zones 4-7, it reaches up to 10 feet in height and spreads 6-10 feet. This versatile plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and tolerates a range of soil conditions. Berries and flowers are valued for culinary and medicinal uses, attracting birds and beneficial insects.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 5–8Climate Temperate

Black Elderberry (Sambucus Nigra) — Black Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) is a deciduous shrub noted for its lush

Culture

Sun: Full, Half, Shade
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 5–8

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Caprifoliaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Black Elderberry (Sambucus Nigra) — the plant bears its noteworthy dark purple-to-black berries; it performs best in full sun to partial shade, image 99

Black Elderberry (Sambucus Nigra) — Following the flowering period; sambucus nigra is bedecked with clusters of tiny, image 98

Black Elderberry (Sambucus Nigra) — each roughly 1/4 inch in diameter; to create a naturalistic or wildlife-friendly garden aesthetic, image 100

Black Elderberry (Sambucus Nigra) — Pruning is advisable to maintain its shape and encourage more vigorous growth; it performs best in full sun to, image 103

Black Elderberry (Sambucus Nigra) — moist soil rich in organic matter; this versatile plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and tolerates a, image 101

Black Elderberry (Sambucus Nigra) — These blossom clusters, or cymes, can span up to 10 inches across; this versatile plant thrives in full sun to, image 97

Black Elderberry (Sambucus Nigra) — It performs best in full sun to partial shade; sambucus nigra is bedecked with clusters of tiny, image 102

Black Elderberry (Sambucus Nigra) — keeping in mind its growth potential; to create a naturalistic or wildlife-friendly garden aesthetic, image 108

Black Elderberry (Sambucus Nigra) — to create a naturalistic or wildlife-friendly garden aesthetic; this versatile plant thrives in full sun to, image 109

Black Elderberry (Sambucus Nigra) — Plant Black Elderberry with ample space for it to develop; it performs best in full sun to partial shade, image 107

Black Elderberry (Sambucus Nigra) — making it a resilient choice for varied landscapes; sambucus nigra is bedecked with clusters of tiny, image 106

Black Elderberry (Sambucus Nigra) — including both wet and dry sites; this versatile plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and tolerates a, image 105

Black Elderberry (Sambucus Nigra) — this plant has the ability to tolerate a range of soil conditions; to create a naturalistic or, image 104

Black Elderberry (Sambucus Nigra) — shrub for full or half or shade; to create a naturalistic or wildlife-friendly garden aesthetic, image 112

Black Elderberry (Sambucus Nigra) — white flowers in the garden; sambucus nigra is bedecked with clusters of tiny, image 110

Black Elderberry (Sambucus Nigra) — purple-black berries and clusters of fragrant white flowers; sambucus nigra is bedecked with clusters of tiny, image 114

Black Elderberry (Sambucus Nigra) — shrub with white blooms; it performs best in full sun to partial shade, image 111

Black Elderberry (Sambucus Nigra) — Black Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) is a deciduous shrub noted for its lush; this versatile plant thrives in full, image 113

Black Elderberry (Sambucus Nigra) — This versatile plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and tolerates a range of soil conditions; to create a, image 116

Black Elderberry (Sambucus Nigra) — Ideal for zones 4-7, it reaches up to 10 feet in height and spreads 6-10 feet; it performs best in full sun to, image 115

Black Elderberry (Sambucus Nigra) — Berries and flowers are valued for culinary and medicinal uses, attracting birds and beneficial insects; this, image 117

Black Elderberry (Sambucus Nigra) — measuring around 2 to 5 inches in length.<br><br>In late spring to early summer; sambucus nigra is bedecked, image 122

Black Elderberry (Sambucus Nigra) — This plant typically reaches a mature height of 6 to 12 feet and can spread equally wide; it performs best in, image 119

Black Elderberry (Sambucus Nigra) — Its compound leaves are a lush green; to create a naturalistic or wildlife-friendly garden aesthetic, image 120

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