The wonderful varieties of the black elderberry
The genus elder houses 10 species with very different habitus. The undisputed star here is the mighty one Black elder, which is still one of the most common shrubs in Central Europe. Creative growers have succeeded in creating a number of varieties that are well worth seeing:
- Large-fruited lilac berries 'Haschberg': extra large berries on cones weighing up to 1000 grams
- Black elder 'Sampo': particularly bushy growth and more richly bearing than the wild species
- Black elderberry 'Black Beauty': fantastically beautiful with pink flowers and dark red leaflets
- Black Elderberry 'Black Lace': ideal for the small garden with white flowers and deep red leaves
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The red-leaved columnar elder 'Black Tower' is an outstanding variety. With its slim silhouette, the beautiful dress of leaves, a pink and white flower and dramatic, purple-black berries, it attracts everyone's attention.
Beautiful immigrant - Canadian elder
An elder came to Europe from North America and served as a template for two spectacular varieties. Whether Canadian elder is classified as a subspecies of the black elder or as a separate species may be left to the botanists. In any case, this does not change the breathtaking appearance of the two most popular varieties:
- Leaves, creamy white flowers and light red berries
- Sambucus canadensis 'Maxima': vigorous variety with large fruits and huge, white flowers
If you look out for a Canadian elderberry in stores, it is often called Yellow elder offered.
Deer elder - an elegant appearance
The imposing growth form of a black elder restores the Deer elder or Grape elder an unmistakable elegance. Its varieties score with panicle-shaped flowers and bright red fruits.
- Fern-leaved grape elder 'Sutherland Gold': deeply incised leaves in deep yellow under red berries
- Grape elder 'Plumosa Aurea': delicate pinnate leaves with a light green underside, large fruits in bright red
Tips & Tricks
The dwarf elder is not recommended for growing in the garden. With its herbaceous growth and the highly poisonous berries, the Attich does not present any significant advantages. On the contrary, its berries are similar to the edible ones Elderberries of the black elder so much that some thoughtless consumption has unpleasant consequences.
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