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Black Beauty Elderberry (Sambucus nigra 'Gerda' )
European Black Elderberry
Sambucus nigra 'Gerda'
Black Beauty Elderberry
European Black Elderberry
Dark purple foliage all season and soft pink early summer flowers. Season long color. Fall fruit attracts wildlife. Deer resistant. Best in moist soil although will tolerate dry soils. Thrives under acid or alkaline soils. Best if pruned immediately after blooming. May be pruned to the ground each year and grown like a perennial. Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow release fertilizer specialized for trees and shrubs. Follow the label for the recommended rate of application. Description by Spring Meadow Nursery.
BerriesColorDeer resistantFall ColorFlowerFoliage
Europe, N. Africa, Asia
8 - 12 FT
9 - 13 FT
Y
Purple-Black
Feathery : Fern-like
Shrub
Pink : Purple
Apr : May : June : Spring : Summer
Average
Sun (minimum 8 hours direct sun) : Light Shade
Acid : Alkaline : Moist : Rich
Medium
Sunset Zones
USDA Zones
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