Elderberry Sambucus nigra
Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) is a fruiting shrub grown for must be cooked; excellent cordial and jam fruit. Suited to full sun to light shade and moisture-retentive, humus-rich loam, it reaches about 3–6 m with a 3–4 m spread. Harvest in august–september for fresh eating and preserving.
- Sun: Full sun to light shade
- Soil: Moisture-retentive, humus-rich loam
- Watering: Keep moist in fruiting season
- Harvest: August–September
- Difficulty: Easy
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