Sambucus nigra 'Gerda'
Purple-black foliage provides season long interest pinkish-white flowers to purple flowers have a Light Lemon Fragrance. Massive, pink flowers in mid-summer contrast wonderfully with the dark purple, almost black foliage.
Dark Berries in Late Summer. Attracts: songbirds
| Ornamental Characteristics |
| Category |
Shrub |
| Foliage Type |
Deciduous |
| Height |
4' - 6' |
| Spread |
4' - 8' |
| Shape |
Upright |
| Primary foliage Color |
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| Seasonal foliage Color |
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| Flowering Season |
Spring |
| Flower Color |
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| Berries |
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| Environmental Characteristics |
| Growth Rate |
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| Sun Preferences |
Full Sun and Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences |
Average: ensure planting area provides adequate drainage
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| Cold Hardiness Zone |
7 |
