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Sambucus 'Black Cherry'

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An upright, bushy, deciduous shrub with deep purple/red divided, pinnate leaves, from spring to autumn, with dark purple stem colour. Frothy panicles of tiny, scented, pink flowers in summer are followed by round, glossy, black fruit.

Scientific classification

Species: Sambucus 'Black Cherry' (Sambucus 'Black Cherry')
Genus: Sambucus
Family: Viburnaceae

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 1.5-2.5 metres
Height: 1.5-2.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Sambucus 'Black Cherry' pictures

Distribution of Sambucus 'Black Cherry'

Distribution map

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Culture

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Toxicity

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of Sambucus 'Black Cherry'

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Sambucus 'Black Cherry' care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.