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Sambucus nigra 'Witches Broom'

Also Known As

  • Sambucus nigra 'Witch's Broom'
  • Witch's Broom Black Elder
  • Witch's Broom Black Elderberry

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 8"-12"
  • W: 8"-12"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Sambucus nigra 'Witches Broom' plant details

Sambucus nigra 'Witches Broom' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sambucus nigra 'Witches Broom'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: adoxaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Uses: container plant, dwarf, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sambucus nigra 'Witches Broom'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This incredible dwarf elderberry manages to condense a 10-15' shrub down to an 8" ball; this cultivar is grown for its beautiful gray-green lacy foliage and is non-flowering, it makes a very interesting addition to the rock garden, border-edge, or massed as a groundcover. S-PSh/M

Gardening facts about Sambucus nigra 'Witches Broom' plant

How to Grow Sambucus nigra 'Witches Broom'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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