50-80cm Black Elder Hedging | Sambucus nigra | Bare Root

Name: 50-80cm Black Elder Hedging | Sambucus nigra | Bare Root
Brand: Winters Hill
SKU: shopify_GB_15178792272251_55626560995707
Price: 5.99 GBP
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A fast-growing UK native that naturally deters rabbits.
Features large, creamy-white flower clusters in June and July, followed by dark, edible berries on red stems.
Fully hardy and low-maintenance, thriving in any soil type in full sun or partial shade.
A magnet for birds and beneficial insects, enhancing your garden's biodiversity.
Perfect for making homemade elderflower cordial and elderberry wine.
Can be grown as a standalone shrub or as part of a beautiful mixed native hedge.

Species: Elder
Features: Native to UK, Wildlife benefactor, Colourful berries & fruits
Flowering Season: Summer (June, July)
Flower Colour: Creamy white
Harvest Time: June - November
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: Any well-drained, fertile soil
Hardiness: Fully hardy (H6: hardy in all of UK, -20 to -15°C)
Habit: Bushy
Eventual Spread: 2.5-4m (unless pruned)
Growth Rate: Average to fast (30-60cm per year)

Planting Time: October - March
Spacing: For a dense hedge, plant 5-7 plants per metre in a double staggered row.
Watering: Water well after planting and during dry spells for the first year.
Feeding: Not required; this low-maintenance plant gets nutrients from the soil.
Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring (February to April) to maintain shape and size.
Pest & Disease: Good resistance, though can occasionally be affected by blackfly.

Product Specifications

Height on Arrival: 50-80cm including roots
Eventual Height: Up to 4m, but can be maintained as a hedge from 1-4m

Highlights

A fast-growing UK native that naturally deters rabbits.
Features large, creamy-white flower clusters in June and July, followed by dark, edible berries on red stems.
Fully hardy and low-maintenance, thriving in any soil type in full sun or partial shade.
A magnet for birds and beneficial insects, enhancing your garden's biodiversity.
Perfect for making homemade elderflower cordial and elderberry wine.
Can be grown as a standalone shrub or as part of a beautiful mixed native hedge.

Variety Specifications

Species: Elder
Features: Native to UK, Wildlife benefactor, Colourful berries & fruits
Flowering Season: Summer (June, July)
Flower Colour: Creamy white
Harvest Time: June - November
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: Any well-drained, fertile soil
Hardiness: Fully hardy (H6: hardy in all of UK, -20 to -15°C)
Habit: Bushy
Eventual Spread: 2.5-4m (unless pruned)
Growth Rate: Average to fast (30-60cm per year)

Planting & Care

Planting Time: October - March
Spacing: For a dense hedge, plant 5-7 plants per metre in a double staggered row.
Watering: Water well after planting and during dry spells for the first year.
Feeding: Not required; this low-maintenance plant gets nutrients from the soil.
Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring (February to April) to maintain shape and size.
Pest & Disease: Good resistance, though can occasionally be affected by blackfly.

Product Specifications