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Sambucus, Black Elder, Bourtree, Elderberry, European Elder 'Black Tower'

Sambucusnigra

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Family

Adoxaceae (a-dox-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Sambucus (sam-BYOO-kus)

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Species

nigra (NY-gruh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

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negative

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