Sambucus nigra 'Sampo' - 7.5 Ltr pot

Description
Black, round fruits emerge from these from mid-August. They exude a light fragrance.

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers * attractive yellow autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * easy to care for * resistant to urban climates, salt air tolerant

Leaves
Attractive yellow autumn colouring. Long lasting.

Bark
Corky, longitudinally furrowed bark.

Growth habit
Black elder 'Sampo' 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 white flowers appear in umbrella clusters from June to July. These are slightly scented.

fruit
The black drupes have an aromatic flavour. The flesh of these round drupes is juicy. Ripening time from mid-August.

Use
Solitary, bird food plant, jam, juice, dessert

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