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
Give your sprinkler system a checkup when turning it on in the spring and occasionally during the summer.
Trim branches that are obstructing spray patterns and raise sprinklers that are too low for spray to clear the grass.