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Sambucus nigra
Also Known As
- Black Elder
- Black Elderberry
Plant type
tree, shrub
size
- H: 8'-20'
- W: 6'
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Sambucus nigra plant details
Sambucus nigra is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Attracts birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Sambucus nigra
- Plant type: shrub or tree
- Plant family: adoxaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 6 FT wide, 8 FT - 20 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Sambucus nigra
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Soil needs: rich and well-drained
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How to Grow Sambucus nigra
Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- birds
- butterflies
Fruit
- black
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
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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
aka Sambucus caerulea var. neomexicana, Sambucus cerulea, Sambucus glauca var. neomexicana, Sambucus mexicana, Sambucus neomexicana, Sambucus nigra ssp. caerulea, Sambucus nigra ssp. cerulea, Blue Elderberry, Caerulea Blue Elderberry, Mexican Elderberry, New Mexico Elder, Tapiro
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
4a-10b
Size
Height: 12'-20'
Width: 6'-15'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - drought tolerant
Scientific Name: Sambucus nigra 'Gerda'
aka Sambucus 'Black Beauty', Sambucus nigra 'Black Beauty', Black Beauty™ Elderberry
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Zones
4a-10b
Size
Height: 10'-15'
Width: 6'-12'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Pyramidalis Columnar Elderberry
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Zones
5a-10b
Size
Height: 12'
Width: 4'
- sun
- even moisture - regular
aka Sambucus nigra f. porphyrophylla 'Thundercloud', Black Elder, European Elder
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Zones
5a-10b
Size
Height: 6'-8'
Width: 6'-8'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - regular
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