Sambucus nigra 'Fastigiata'

Black Elderberry, Common Elderberry, European Elderberry

Family: Adoxaceae Moschatel


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 5A - 7A
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Summer
Water needs Wet
Landscape uses Standard, seashore, specimen
Height 4' to 8' / 1.20m to 2.40m
Spread 4' to 5' / 1.20m to 1.60m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Silvery
Fruit color Black, purple
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Attracts birds, invasive