Sambucus nigra - Cultivation Notes
The native elder will survive in all but the poorest soils, whether chalk or sand, in full or part sun. This shrub is fully hardy, tolerating a cold exposed location. Elder will become leggy with age - if so prune in winter to encourage compact new growth.
Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage
Strengths of Sambucus nigra:
- Sun loving drought tolerant plant
- Attracts wildlife to feed or nest
- All round tough plant suitable for problem areas
- Ideal for fast growing screening
- Fruit / berry producing
- Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils
- Tolerates cold exposed locations
- Tolerates heavy clay soils
Weaknesses of Sambucus nigra
Design & Plant Use for Sambucus nigra:
- Ideal flowering shrub for problem clay soils
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Common Missspellings: Sambucas, Sambucis, Sambuecus, Sambuces