Sambucus nigra - 'Madonna' (Elder )

Type	Tree, Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Deciduous, Flowering
Form	Rounded Multi-Stemmed Bush
Size	Small Tree (1.5 to 3m height)
Colours	White Flowers (Summer late), Green Foliage
Care	Low/Easy Maintenance - Tough Plant
Hardiness	Very Hardy, Drought Tolerant
Growth	Fast Growing Plant
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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.

Plant Strengths: Sun loving draught 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.

Plant Weaknesses: Invasive top growth.

Common Missspellings: Sambucas, Sambucis, Sambuecus, Sambuces