Black Beauty Elder
Sambucus nigra 'Black Beauty'
A garden shrub growing to 4m or more, Black Beauty Elder thrives in full sun and moist soil. Flowers appear from June. Valued by gardeners for being berries for birds, elderflowers for pollinators.
Sun
☀️ Full Sun
Water
💧💧💧 High (Moist)
Hardiness
🌡️ H7 (Fully Hardy)
Size
📏 4.0m tall × 3.0m wide
Flowers
🌸 jun
Wildlife
🐝 Berries for birds, elderflowers for pollinators
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Plant Information
About this plant
A garden shrub growing to 4m or more, Black Beauty Elder thrives in full sun and moist soil. Flowers appear from June. Valued by gardeners for being berries for birds, elderflowers for pollinators.
Latin Name
Sambucus nigra 'Black Beauty'
Family
Hardiness Zone
H7
Care Level
moderate
Sun Exposure
full-sun
Water Needs
high
Flowering Season
jun
Mature Height
4.0m
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