Sambucus nigra 'Sambu' - P9

Description
Black, round fruits emerge from these from September. They exude a light fragrance.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Sambucus nigra 'Eva'.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * suitable for flowering hedges * the blossoms are favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers * attractive yellow autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * easy to care for * resistant to urban climates, salt air tolerant

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. 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 'Black Lace'(s) 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 pink-coloured flowers appear in umbrella clusters from June to July. These are slightly fragrant.

fruit
The black drupes have an aromatic, tart flavour. The blue-grey flesh of these round drupes is juicy. Ripening time from September.

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

Root
Sambucus nigra 'Black Lace'(s) is a shallow-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.