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Sambucus nigra
European Elderberry
Origin: Europe, northern Africa and southwestern Asia.
| Family |
| Adoxaceae (Caprifoliaceae) |
| Genus |
| Sambucus |
| Species |
| nigra |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (deciduous) |
| Pronunciation |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 5 - 8 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 4a - 8a |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H7 - H4 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| (-26) - (-7) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| (-15) - 20 |
| Height |
| 2.4-6.1 m |
| Spread |
| 2.4-6.1 m |
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Description and Growing Information
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| General Description |
| Known for centuries for its wide range of medicinal and “magical” properties. This large, coarse shrub with dainty ivory white flowers and dark purplish-black fruit makes a great addition visually as well as medicinally for landscapes. |
| Cultivation |
| Grows in a variety of conditions including both wet and dry soils, primarily in sunny locations. |
| Growth |
| Fast |
| Bark/Stem Description |
| Light grey turning coarse with age. |
| Leaf Description |
| Dark green, compound pinnate leaves. |
| Flower Description |
| Cream coloured flower. |
| Fruit Description |
| Glossy dark purple to black berry. |
| Propagation |
| Propagate by cuttings. |
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