Black Elder. An upright bushy shrub with mid-green leaves margined gold at first, later pale yellow to cream. Musk-scented white flowers in early summer, followed by glossy black fruit. Max Height 6m. Max Spread 6m. Flowers May to June. Fruits August. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Sambucus nigra ‘Marginata’
An upright bushy shrub with mid-green leaves margined gold at first, later pale yellow to cream. Musk-scented white flowers in early summer, followed by glossy black fruit.
Additional information
| Generic | Sambucus |
|---|---|
| Species | nigra |
| Varietry | 'Marginata' |
| Common Name | Black Elder |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 6m |
| Family | Caprifoliaceae |
| Spread | 6m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green, gold, cream |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| Colour Fruit | black |
| Fruits When | August |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
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