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Sambucus nigra f. porphyrophylla 'Black Beauty'
Vigorous shrub. Leaves are dark blackish purple turning rich red in Autumn. Fragrant flowers are pink with a white centre, and followed by black fruit. Sun and part shade. Both flowers and the fruit are used to make delicious cordials.
Genus
Sambucus
Species
nigra f. porphyrophylla
Cultivar
'Black Beauty'
Common name
Purple elderberry
Family name
Adoxaceae
Place of origin
Europe/Africa/Asia
DETAILS
Height
3 m
Width
2 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Deciduous
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types
Moisture
Tolerates dry soils
Exposure
Grows in sun or shade / Will tolerate very hard frosts.
Nourishment / Sanctuary / Texture / Whimsical
Shrubs
Category
Large, over 3 metres.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
Where to buy our plants
Where to buy our plants