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Lovely Wall and Maple
Black Beauty Elder
Black Beauty Elder

Common name:Black Beauty Elder
Botanical name:Sambucus nigra ' Black Beauty'

Deciduous shrub that has light purple foliage and vibrant pink flowers. Purple berries soon follow that are suitable for producing wine.

Designer: Laurie Sager & Associates

Lovely Wall and Maple
Image: 7 of 42

Photographer: GardenSoft

Soils and Compost:

Maintain a two to four inch layer of mulch on the soil surface to reduce weeds, infiltrate rain water, and reduce compaction.

Water-Saving Tip:

In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.

Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.

Integrated Pest Management:

Develop healthy soil for plants that are vigorous and naturally pest-resistant.