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    Sambucus nigra 'Madonna'

    Also Known As

    • Black Elder
    • ElderberryGenus
    • European Elder

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 6'-12'
    • W: 6'-12'

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

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    Sambucus nigra 'Madonna' plant details

    Sambucus nigra 'Madonna' is a slow-growing broadleaf deciduous shrub with gold, green and variegated foliage. In spring and summer cream and white flowers emerge followed by black and purple fruit. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Sambucus nigra 'Madonna'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: adoxaceae
    Foliage: deciduous gold, green and variegated
    Mature size: 6 FT - 12 FT - wide, 6 FT - 12 FT - tall
    Flowers: cream and white blooms in spring and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Sambucus nigra 'Madonna'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    As flashy as its namesake,(or almost?!), the foliage of this dramatic large 6-10' shrub is splashed brightly and irregularly with gold and perhaps the most colorful of the elders; large clusters of black berries follow white flowers. S-PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Compact, slower growing cultivar; eventually 6-8’. Striking gold edged leaves gleam in lightly shaded locations…most soils, summer moisture for best appearance. Bright light or morning sun for best leaf color. Will grow in more shaded conditions but leave variegation will be muted. Delicate white umbel flowers in summer followed by purple black elderberries. Deer resistant. Z5

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    The hottest Shrub/Tree in the trade. The large green leaves are splashed & marbled in bright gold. This is a slower growing form which makes it a candidate for a small garden. White flat flowers borne in clusters in early summer followed by glossy black fruit. Looks great against a dark background (house or evergreens.)

    By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

    Gardening facts about Sambucus nigra 'Madonna' plant

    How to Grow Sambucus nigra 'Madonna'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • gold
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • cream

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • purple
      • black

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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