Black Elderberry

Sambucus nigra 'Guincho Purple' Caprifoliaceae

Growth habit

Shrub - Clonal

Perennation

Perennial

Location

Hillside Garden

Source of plant

Arborvillage Farm Nursery, Forestfarm Nursery, Heronswood

Description

Leaves green when young, becoming deep blackish-purple, turning red in autumn. Flowers pink in bud, opening to white flushed pink, contrasting well with the foliage; flower stalks stained with purple.

Special characteristics

foliage characteristics