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.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
12-25', 25-40'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Purple
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Black
Fruit Season
Summer, Fall
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
Design Styles
Ranch, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Foundation
Special Uses
Screen
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.