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Beginner
skill rating |
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1.5m
max. spread |
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1m
max. height |
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10-20 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
per year |
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This plant
is toxic! |
Botanical name: Sambucus racemosa 'Tenuifolia'
Other names: European red elder 'Tenuifolia'
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Genus: Sambucus
Variety or cultivar: 'Tenuifolia' _ 'Tenuifolia' is a small, compact, deciduous shrub with finely dissected leaves. In spring, it bears sparse amounts of small, cream flowers, followed by red berries in summer.
Sambucus racemosa 'Tenuifolia' is: Deciduous
Flower: Cream in Spring
Foliage: Green in Spring; Green in Summer
Fruit: Red in Summer
Habit: Compact
Toxicity: Any part of the plant may cause discomfort if ingested.
Plant with:
Pachysandra terminalis (Japanese spurge)
Sambucus racemosa 'Tenuifolia' (European red elder 'Tenuifolia') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1.5m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: Coastal, Hedging/Screens, Wildlife, Woodland
Cultivation: Will tolerate most soils and aspects; ideally, grow in a moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Plant in a sheltered position to avoid leaf-scorch.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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| Soil drainage: |
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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| Soil pH: |
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
North, South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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