Common elder
Common Name: Common elder
Genus: Sambucus
Species: nigra
Cultivar: 'Aureomarginata'
Skill Level: Beginner
Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Well-drained/light, Moist
Height: 600cm
Spread: 600cm
Flowering period:
June
to
July
This black elder is grown for its attractive, musk-scented, small, white flowers, impressive clusters of glossy black berries in late summer, and its yellow-margined, dark green leaves. It prefers fertile, moist but well-drained soil. The large shrub is suitable for the back of a shrub or mixed border, but also looks good in a wild or natural setting, such as a woodland garden. While birds love the fruits, humans should be careful as excessive consumption can cause nausea, especially if eaten raw.
Looks good with:
Cornus alba 'Sibirica'Lonicera fragrantissima
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