Elder
Sambucus nigra
Also known as
- Black Elder
- Black Elderberry
- Common Elderberry
- Elderberry
- European Black Elder
- European Black Elderberry
- European Elderberry
- Europen elder
- West Indian Elder
Viburnaceae
Shrub
Ornamental
Fragrant
Attracts pollinators
About this plant
Sambucus nigra, commonly known as Elder, is a large deciduous shrub or small tree in the Viburnaceae family. It is an ornamental plant that prefers partial shade and medium water conditions, growing to a height of 1.5–4 meters. It is suitable for USDA zones 4–9 and blooms with white flowers in late spring.
Light
Partial shade
Watering
Medium water
Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Chalky
Height
4.5–6 m
Spread
1.5–3 m
Zones
4–9
Flower colors
Calendar
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Bloom Period
Harvest
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Bloom Period
Harvest
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Characteristics
- Type: Shrub
- Height: 1.5–4 m
- Bloom time: May, June
- Flower color: White
- USDA Zones: 4–9
Data source: Trefle.io, Perenual

