Cut Leaved Elderberry (sambucus nigra 'laciniata')

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£190.00
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Bare-rooted trees available only between November and late April. Orders will only be dispatched during this period when the trees are not in active growth.

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1 Tree
5 Trees
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25 Trees
50 Trees
100 Trees
50-80cm
£2.90
£2.70
£2.50
£2.10
£2.00
£1.90
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Growing Cut-Leaved Elderberry (Sambucus nigra laciniata)
  • Description and merits: A vigorous, bushy deciduous shrub or small tree with finely dissected, fern-like green foliage resembling a Japanese maple; produces flat heads of fragrant creamy-white flowers in summer, followed by glossy purple-black berries (cook before eating); highly ornamental for texture and elegance, attracts pollinators and wildlife, supports birds with berries, hardy and reliable in UK conditions, holds RHS Award of Garden Merit.
Planting and care:
  • Site: Full sun to partial shade; tolerates exposed or sheltered positions.
  • Soil: Moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained; thrives in chalk, clay, loam or sand; avoids very dry or waterlogged conditions.
  • Planting time: November to March for bare-root.
  • Spacing and size: Reaches 2.5–6m height and spread; allow ample space or prune to control.
  • Watering: Keep moist especially when young; established plants tolerate some drought but perform best with regular moisture.
  • Pruning: Responds well to hard pruning in late winter/early spring to maintain shape or encourage vigorous growth; can be coppiced.
  • Notes: Easy to grow, low maintenance; flowers and berries excellent cooked for cordials, wines or jams.
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