Sambucus nigra (Common Elder, European Black Elderberry)

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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Dipsacales
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Genus: Sambucus
Species: Sambucus nigra


Common Names add European Black Elder edit \| delete Elderberry edit \| delete Common Elder edit \| delete Svarthyll edit \| delete Black Elder edit \| delete European Black Elderberry edit \| delete European Elderberry edit \| delete Plant Types edit Herb Medicinal Perennial Tree Zones / Hardiness edit 5a (to -15 F / -26 C) 5b (to -10 F / -23 C) 6a (to -5 F / -21 C) 6b (to 0 F / -18 C) 7a (to 5 F / -15 C) 7b (to 10 F / -12 C) Height (Maximum) edit 40 to 60 feet (12 to 18 m) Spread (Maximum) edit 20 to 40 feet (6 to 12 m) Flowering Start edit July Flowering End edit July Leaf Colour edit Green - Medium Leaf Shape edit Even Pinnate Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know.	Suitable For edit Hedging/Screening Sun Exposure edit Full Sun Partial Shade Soil Types edit Dry Loamy / Medium Sandy / Light Soil pH edit 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic) 7.0 (Neutral) 7.1 - 7.5 (Very slightly alkaline) Bloom Colour edit White Wildlife Value edit Bees Bird - food (fruit/berries/insects/seeds) Propagation Techniques edit Seed Layering - Simple Skill Level edit Beginner Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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	Droopy (10067)
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	Frank (2307)
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Droopy (10067) wrote on Jul 11 2008

Both flowers and berries are good for wine-making.

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