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Sambucus nigra 'Pygmy'

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Dwarf elder suited for rock garden. The size after 10 years is 20 cm. The flower colour is white. This plant is hardy.

Location of the plant shown in the first picture : Kwekerij H. Kolster, Boskoop

Date taken : 01.06.2000

Common name : European elder

Family : Caprifoliaceae

© first picture : H. Kolster

© picture 2 : H. Kolster, location picture : Kwekerij H. Kolster, Boskoop

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Characteristics of this plant
type of plant : shrub
soil type : sandy soil
planting place : all locations are ok
habit/form : compact growing
water requirement : needs normal water
wind tolerance : not susceptible to wind
the plant is deciduous
height approx : between 10 and 20 cm
width approx : between 10 and 20 cm
flower colour : white
leaf colour : green
fruit/seed colour : black
fruit / seed period : august - september
leaf shape : compound leaves
leaf size : between 3 and 5 cm
edibility : the fruits are edible
scent : flowers scented lightly
flowering period : may - june
hardiness : hardy