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Sambucus nigra 'Madonna'

Leaves lively and distinct yellow-variegated. This plant grows to about 3 meter. The flower colour is white; black berries. This plant is completely hardy.The flowering period is May - June.

Location of the plant shown in the first picture : Le Vasterival, Normandie

Date taken : 04.08.2001

Common name : European elder

Family : Caprifoliaceae

© first picture : PlantenTuin Esveld

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Characteristics of this plant
type of plant : shrub
soil type : sandy soil
planting place : needs a sunny place
the plant is deciduous
height approx : between 2 and 3 meter
width approx : between 1.5 and 2 meter
quantity per m2 : 1
flower colour : white
leaf colour : variegated
fruit/seed colour : black
edibility : the fruits are edible
flowering period : may - june
hardiness : completely hardy
special feature remarkable fruits