Sambucus nigra BushLarge shrub or small deciduous tree, with flaky bark on branches and trunk, which contain a large amount of pale, soft pith. In April-May produces white flowers in corymbs, 15 cm broad, followed by clusters of black fruits, very attractive to birds. Hardy, adapts to all soils, though it prefers those rich in nitrogen.
ShapeBush
Growth SpeedFast
ExposureHalf Shade, Shade
Minimum Temperature-30 °C
Flowering MonthsApril, May
Soil TypeClay, Drained, Neutral, Humid, Arid, Acid, Sandy, Calcareous
Leaf PersistenceDeciduous
Leaf ColorGreen
Flower Colorwhite
Maximum Height600 cm
Maximum Width600 cm