Description

A large bushy shrub or multi-stemmed tree featuring clusters of small, creamy white flowers in spring followed by black berries and thick, pithy stems, quite coarse in winter; very adaptable, survives with minimal care but tends to sucker

Landscape Attributes

European Elder is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its relatively coarse texture can be used to stand it apart from other landscape plants with finer foliage.

European Elder is recommended for the following landscape applications;

Planting & Growing

European Elder will grow to be about 15 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 12 feet. It tends to be a little leggy, with a typical clearance of 2 feet from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 30 years.

This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations, and should do just fine under average home landscape conditions. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This species is not originally from North America.