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    • Photo of Sambucus nigra 'Linearis' foliage by Confessions of a Plant Geek

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    Sambucus nigra 'Linearis'

    Also Known As

    • Linearis Thread Leaved Elderberry

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 5'-6'
    • W: 4'

    planting zones

    • 5a-10b

    Sambucus nigra 'Linearis' plant details

    Sambucus nigra 'Linearis' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge followed by black and purple fruit. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Sambucus nigra 'Linearis'

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: adoxaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 4 FT wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: culinary, showy

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Sambucus nigra 'Linearis'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The beautifully lacy, twisted leaves of this 4-6' shrub look nothing like an elderberry at all, however, they will add gorgeous texture and interest as a specimen or as part of the shrub border; creamy white flowers in early summer become juicy black fruits for pies, syrups or wines; a wonderfully different shrub! S-PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    The leaves on this elderberry are so finely cut and curled they can be mistaken for a Japanese maple. A wonderful texture in a 5-6' deciduous shrub. Blooms in mid spring, showing off flat umbrels of white flowers that become purple-black berries on reddish stems. Delicious in pies or syrup. Enjoys sun to part shade with regular summer water. Frost hardy to -20 °F, USDA zone 5.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Sambucus nigra 'Linearis' plant

    How to Grow Sambucus nigra 'Linearis'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Fruit

      • purple
      • black

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • grassy

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