Sambucus nigra
Common elder, European elderberry, Pipe tree, Black elderberry, Bur tree, Elderberry, European elder, Boor tree, Bore tree, Bour tree, Arn tree, Black elder, Boon tree
Sambucus Sambucus
S. nigra - S. nigra is a large deciduous bush or small tree forming green leaflets and umbels of white flat-topped flowers in summer followed by black fruit in autumn.
Sambucus nigra is: Deciduous
Flowers are scented.
Bushy
Any part of the plant may cause discomfort if ingested. However, the berries may be consumed if cooked.
White in Summer
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Yellow in Autumn
Black-fly , Glasshouse red spider mite Black-fly , Glasshouse red spider mite
Verticillium wilt Verticillium wilt
Hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Sambucus nigra (Common elder) will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 4m after 10-20 years.
Coastal, Hedging/Screens, Wildlife, Woodland
Will tolerate most soils and aspects; ideally, grow in a moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Will tolerate hard pruning to keep size in check.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Sambucus nigra
Common elder, European elderberry, Pipe tree, Black elderberry, Bur tree, Elderberry, European elder, Boor tree, Bore tree, Bour tree, Arn tree, Black elder, Boon tree
Sambucus Sambucus
S. nigra - S. nigra is a large deciduous bush or small tree forming green leaflets and umbels of white flat-topped flowers in summer followed by black fruit in autumn.
Deciduous
Flowers are scented.
Bushy
Any part of the plant may cause discomfort if ingested. However, the berries may be consumed if cooked.
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White in Summer
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Yellow in Autumn
Black-fly , Glasshouse red spider mite
Hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Sambucus nigra (Common elder) will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 4m after 10-20 years.
Coastal, Hedging/Screens, Wildlife, Woodland
Will tolerate most soils and aspects; ideally, grow in a moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Will tolerate hard pruning to keep size in check.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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