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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

    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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