Sambucus nigra f. porphyrophylla 'Guincho Purple'
BLACK ELDERBERRY
Adoxaceae

 
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Plant type: deciduous shrub

Hardiness zones: 5-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
5m
Plant habit
 
5m

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Pruning: Prune one year old wood by half & remove old stems to their base in winter.

 
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Sambucus nigra f. porphyrophylla 'Guincho Purple'
BLACK ELDERBERRY
Adoxaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: deciduous shrub

Hardiness zones: 5-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
5m
Plant habit
 
5m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in pink & white

Flowering Time: mid spring to mid autumn

Leaves: dark green; crimson new leaves; purple in autumn

Ornamental Fruit: black berry


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean & oriental designs

Uses: informal screen, border, soil binding

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: fruit, butterfly attracting, deer resistant, rabbit resistant






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