Sambucus nigra 'Haschberg' - 2 Ltr, 3 canes

Description
Black, round fruits emerge from these from mid-September. They are large and exude a light fragrance.

Bulletpoints
* Suitable for flowering hedges * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers * attractive yellow autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * resistant to urban climates, salt air tolerant

Leaves
Attractive yellow autumn colouring. Long lasting.

Bark
Grey, corky, longitudinally furrowed bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Black elder 'Haschberg' is broad and loose in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally from February to March, is advisable for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Pruning: In the period from February to March - Fertilise: In the period from March to the beginning of April - Watering: In the period from May to September.

Care
Cut back boldly in spring so that the plant grows compactly.

Flower
The creamy white flowers appear in umbrella racemes from June to July. These are slightly fragrant.

fruit
The black, large drupes have an aromatic flavour. The purple flesh of these round drupes is juicy and medium firm. Ripening time from mid-September.

Use
Solitary, bee pasture, hedge, bird food plant, jam, juice, tea

Root
Sambucus nigra 'Haschberg' is a shallow-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.