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Elderberry, Black Elder, European Elder, Bourtree 'Frances'

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

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Deciduous

This plant is resistant to deer

Height

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

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)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Pink

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

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Elderberry, Black Elder, European Elder, Bourtree 'Frances'

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