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Sambucus nigra 'Monstrosa'
Compact form of the black elder. The size after 10 years is 200 cm. The flower colour is white. This plant is completely hardy.
Date taken : 03.02.2010
Common name : European 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 : compact growing
water requirement : needs normal water
wind tolerance : not susceptible to wind
the plant is deciduous
height approx : between 1.5 and 2 meter
width approx : between 1 and 1.5 meter
flower colour : white
leaf colour : green
fruit/seed colour : black
fruit / seed period : august - september
leaf shape : compound leaves
leaf size : between 5 and 10 cm
edibility : the fruits are edible
scent : flowers scented lightly
flowering period : may - june
hardiness : completely hardy