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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
Please go to our current Monthly Stock List, to check if this plant is likely to be available.
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Your favourite Garden Centre may be able to order it for you ... where to buy our plants.