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Sambucus chinensis
Herbacious elder with large flower trusses and narrow lea. The size after 10 years is 200 cm. The flower colour is white. This plant is hardy.The flowering period is June - July.
Date taken : 03.02.2010
Common name : Elder
Family : Caprifoliaceae
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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 1 and 1.5 meter
width approx : between 75 and 100 cm
quantity per m2 : 2
flower colour : white
leaf colour : green
fruit/seed colour : orange
fruit / seed period : july - august
leaf shape : compound leaves
leaf size : between 15 and 20 cm
edibility : the fruits are edible
scent : flowers scented lightly
flowering period : may - july
hardiness : hardy