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Elderberry, Black Elder, European Elder, Bourtree 'Aureomarginata'

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
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Good Fall Color
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
By simple layering
By tip layering
By serpentine layering
By stooling or mound layering
Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

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

Grants Pass, Oregon

Portland, Oregon

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