Elderberry "Black" (Sambucus nigra)
Elderberry "Black" (Sambucus nigra)
Large, upright deciduous shrub produces dark black elderberries. Attractive to wildlife. Fruits can be used to make jams and jellies, or for medicinal purposes.
Sun: Full sun to light shade.
Soil: Grows best in medium to wet soils.
Water: Because their roots grow close to the soil's surface, elderberries should be watered deeply and thoroughly the first year after planting.
Zone: 4 to 7.
Height/Spread: Spreads by root suckers. Can be pruned to be a shrub at 10’ or will grow into 20 foot tree in ideal conditions.
Height: 8-20’