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Sambucus palmensis

Elder that only exists on the Canary Islands. The size after 10 years is 3 meter. The flower colour is white. This plant is mostly hardy.

Common name : Elder

Family : Caprifoliaceae

© first picture : Arjan Laros

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Characteristics of this plant
type of plant : shrub
soil type : sandy soil
planting place : needs a partially shaded place
habit/form : loose growing
water requirement : needs normal water
wind tolerance : not susceptible to wind
the plant is deciduous
height approx : between 2 and 3 meter
width approx : between 75 and 100 cm
quantity per m2 : 1
flower colour : white
leaf colour : green
fruit/seed colour : black
fruit / seed period : september
leaf shape : compound leaves
leaf size : between 15 and 20 cm
edibility : The plant is not edible
scent : flowers scented lightly
flowering period : may - june
hardiness : mostly hardy