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Sambucus nigra ' Black Beauty'

Black Beauty Elder

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Description

Deciduous shrub that has light purple foliage and vibrant pink flowers. Purple berries soon follow that are suitable for producing wine.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

12-25', 25-40'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Purple

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Black

Fruit Season

Summer, Fall

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Foundation

Special Uses

Screen

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Adjust your irrigation controller frequently as weather changes. Plants need much less water in spring and fall than during mid-summer.

Call the Lawn Watering Infoline at 541-774-2460 for up-to-date sprinkling times.