Sambucus Black Beauty 3L

Sambucus 'Black Beauty'  - Common elder, Black elder, Bourtree

• Non-evergreen shrub/tree with black leaves and scented white flowers in Summer

• Other benefits: brown bark. Red foliage in Autumn

• Wildlife attraction: bees, birds

• Height & spread (approx.) at 10 years: 2m x 2m

• Position: likes sun, part shade; tolerates light shade

• Soil pH: all soil types

• Moisture: likes well drained soil, moisture retentive soil, damp & wet soil

• Winter hardiness: very cold to -20C