Sambucus nigra ' Black Beauty'
Black Beauty Elder
Description
Deciduous shrub that has light purple foliage and vibrant pink flowers. Purple berries soon follow that are suitable for producing wine.
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Watering every day results in shallow roots.
Instead, water deeply every few days using the Cycle and Soak method (two or more short run times, each separated by about an hour).