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

By: Forestfarm

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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Sambucus nigra Black Lace™ PP15575

Scientific Name: Sambucus nigra 'Eva'

aka Sambucus nigra 'Black Lace', Sambucus nigre 'Eva Black Lace', Black Lace Elderberry, Black Lace™ European Elderberry

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable

Zones

4a-8b

Size

Height: 6'-8'

Width: 6'-8'

sun - mostly shade
even moisture - regular

Photo of Sambucus nigra Black Lace™ PP15575 flower by Anna Kullgren

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