sambucus

‘Elder black beauty’

New British introduction.

Early summer: unique, sweetly lemon-scented, pink flower clusters - big as saucers. Spring through summer: lush deep purple-black leaves on erect branching bushes. Autumn: shiny black berries.

Contrast well with lavenders, Flowers and berries make delicious cordials. (edible)

Easy in sun or partial shade, on most soils.

2.4-3m h * 1-5-2.4m w

Classification

• Common Names: ‘Elder black beauty’

• Family: nigra

• Variety:

DSC01839.JPG: 2001-09-22 ‘Elder black beauty’

Propagation Notes

• Plant Type: tree

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DSC02323.JPG: 2002-09-06 ‘Elder black beauty’