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Sambucus nigra (Common Elder, European Black Elderberry)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 35324

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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 Elderberry edit | delete European Black Elderberry edit | delete European Black Elder edit | delete Black Elder edit | delete Svarthyll edit | delete Common Elder edit | delete 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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Add Your Opinion About This Plant Droopy (10087) wrote on Jul 11 2008 Both flowers and berries are good for wine-making. I like this opinion 1 person likes this opinion Note: please don't use this box to post questions, you can do that on our forums instead.

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