high, challenging, suitable for experienced gardeners.
Height
2.4 - 4.5 m (8 - 15 ft)
Spread
2.4 - 4.5 m (8 - 15 ft)
Light
full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture
average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type
Soil pH
Description
The deciduous shrub Sambucus nigra 'Guincho Purple' (black elder) bears showy blossoms during early summer to mid summer. The foliage is showy. Sambucus nigra 'Guincho Purple' (black elder) yields showy fruit.
Typical Uses
Hedge.
Special Characteristics
This deciduous shrub attracts birds and butterflies to your garden. In the fall, Sambucus nigra 'Guincho Purple' enriches your landscape with its colourful foliage.