• slide
  • slide
  • slide
  • slide
  • slide
  • slide
  • slide
  • slide

Black Elder

Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
Hardiness
Zones 5 to 7
Height
10 to 20 feet
Width
10 to 20 feet
Flowers
Late spring: yellowish-white
Fruit
Black berry-like pome, 1/4"
Light
Full sun to part shade
Soil
Moist to wet, well-drained
Planting & Care
  • Prune suckers to control size
  • Remove deadwood in late winter, can be cut back completely in late winter to rejuvenate and tidy up appearance
Problems
Spider mites, aphids
Varieties
  • Black Lace - dissected purple foliage, 8-10', makes fine substitute for Japanese maple
  • Black Beauty - purple foliage, 8-10'
  • Instant Karma - green and white variegated foliage, 8-10' tall and wide
  • Laced Up - 6-10' tall by 3-4' wide, narrow, upright habit, dissected purple foliage

Related Content

Upcoming Live Events
& Webinars


Feb. 3, 2024
Washington County Builders Assn.   Home Building & Remodeling EXPO
West Bend, WI

Feb. 9 - 11, 2024
PBS Wisconsin
Garden and Landscape EXPO

Madison, WI​​​​​​​

Feb. 16 - 18, 2024
NARI Milwaukee
Spring Home Improvement Show

West Allis, WI

WATCH ON-DEMAND WEBINARS

Learn More

Book an Appearance

Learn More

Enter to win a Corona Tools XSeries Pro Bypass Pruner, Leather Scabbard, and Sharpening Tool

ENTER NOW