Black Elderberry
Sambucus nigra 'Guincho Purple'
Caprifoliaceae
Growth habit
Shrub - Clonal
Perennation
Perennial
Location
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