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Sambucus nigra<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Features and care<\/h2><\/h2><\/div>

Sambucus nigra<\/strong>, known as the elder<\/strong> or black elder<\/strong>, is a fast-growing large shrub or small deciduous tree. Its large flower clusters and dark fruit provide seasonal interest, with uses in informal hedges, garden backdrops and natural-looking planting groups.<\/p>\n

It forms several stems and compound leaves made up of oval leaflets with serrated edges. In summer, small cream flowers appear, gathered in broad, fairly flat clusters that stand out against the green. The fruits ripen from late summer into autumn and turn a glossy black.<\/p>\n

It reaches 3 to 6 m and adapts to sunny or partly shaded positions. It prefers cool to moist, well-drained soil, with high, regular watering to keep moisture even, increasing the amount in hot weather without saturating. It has very high tolerance to humid air and resistance to USDA 4\u20138 frosts. Ground with available water supports steady growth.<\/p>\n

At Ornacom we cultivate each specimen directly, guaranteeing a balanced size and abundant flowering from the first years of planting.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Extended species profile<\/h2><\/div>

Verified cultivation data, designed so any visitor can see at a glance whether the plant suits their climate and garden.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Cultivation<\/p><\/div>

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Exposure<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Full sun or part shade<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Watering<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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ORN-RIEGO 4\/5 \u00b7 high \u2014 keep moisture even, increasing in heat; avoid waterlogging<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Soil \/ moisture<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Cool to moist; well drained<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Flowering<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Summer<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Climate<\/p><\/div>

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USDA hardiness<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Zones 4 \u2013 8<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Compatible climates<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Cfb, Cfa, Dfb, Csb<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Humid climate tolerance<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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ORN-HUM 5\/5 \u00b7 very high<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Maintenance<\/p><\/div>

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Growth<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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ORN-ALT 4\/5 \u00b7 3\u20136 m \u00b7 fast growth<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Pests<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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ORN-PLAGA 3\/5 \u00b7 medium \u2014 sap-sucking\/boring insects and leaf or root fungi; watch for water stress<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Fertilising<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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ORN-ABONO 2\/5 \u00b7 low \u2014 prioritise soil and organic matter; fertilise in spring only based on analysis and vigour<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>