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Sambucus nigra ' Black Beauty'
Black Beauty Elder
Information by: Photographer:
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
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.