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Sambucus callicarpa

Rare elder from the United States. The size after 10 years is 250 cm. The flower colour is cream. This plant is hardy.

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

Common name : Elder

Family : Caprifoliaceae

© first picture : H. Kolster

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Characteristics of this plant
type of plant : shrub
soil type : sandy soil
planting place : all locations are ok
habit/form : loose growing
water requirement : no special watering needs
wind tolerance : not susceptible to wind
the plant is deciduous
height approx : between 2 and 3 meter
width approx : between 1 and 1.5 meter
flower colour : white
leaf colour : green
fruit/seed colour : red
leaf shape : compound leaves
leaf size : between 15 and 20 cm
edibility : The plant is not edible
scent : flowers scented lightly
flowering period : may
hardiness : hardy