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Black Beauty® Elderberry

Latin Name: Sambucus nigra ‘Gerda’ PP12305 A compact rounded shrub with dark purple-black foliage from spring to fall. Masses of lemon scented pink flowers in the summer followed by edible black berries. Drought tolerant once established. Can be pruned down in the spring and treated as a perennial. Image Courtesy of Proven Winners – www.provenwinners.com.

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Description

Latin Name: Sambucus nigra ‘Gerda’ PP12305 A compact rounded shrub with dark purple-black foliage from spring to fall. Masses of lemon scented pink flowers in the summer followed by edible black berries. Drought tolerant once established. Can be pruned down in the spring and treated as a perennial. Image Courtesy of Proven Winners – www.provenwinners.com.

Additional information

Moisture Level

Normal

Sun Level

Full, Partial

Type

Shrub

Attracts Birds

Yes

Height

2 Meters

Spread

2 Meters

Zone

3

Attracts Butterflies

No

Deer Resistant

Yes

Fall Colour

No

Fragrant

No

Fruit

Ornamental

Cut Flowers

No

Flower Color

Pink

Foliage Colour

Purple

Foliage type

Deciduous

Proven Winners

Yes

Care & Maintenance

Pruning: late winter to early spring (dormant).

Apply root rescue at the time of planting.

Keep plants thoroughly watered throughout the growing season.

Growth Rate: moderate (1-2’ / year).