high, challenging, suitable for experienced gardeners.
Height
2.4 - 6 m (8 - 20 ft)
Spread
2.4 - 6 m (8 - 20 ft)
Light
full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture
average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type
Soil pH
Description
The deciduous shrub Sambucus nigra (black elder) bears showy and fragrant blossoms during late spring to early summer. Sambucus nigra (black elder) bears showy fruit.
Typical Uses
Hedge.
Special Characteristics
This deciduous shrub attracts birds and butterflies to your garden.
Cautions
Depending upon your local conditions, Sambucus nigra (black elder) may be invasive.
