Elderberry, Black Elder, European Elder, Bourtree 'Fastigiata'

Sambucusnigra

Family
Adoxaceae (a-dox-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Sambucus (sam-BYOO-kus)
Species
nigra (NY-gruh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Hardiness
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)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Maricopa, Arizona

Agoura Hills, California

Arroyo Grande, California

Calabasas, California

Malibu, California

Oak View, California

Vista, California(18 reports)

Hilo, Hawaii

New Orleans, Louisiana

Albuquerque, New Mexico(2 reports)

Fairacres, New Mexico

La Luz, New Mexico

Las Cruces, New Mexico

Roswell, New Mexico

Williamsburg, New Mexico

Austin, Texas

Broaddus, Texas

El Paso, Texas(2 reports)

Ennis, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

New Caney, Texas

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