• Striking dark foliage 
• Fragrant pink flowers in early summer
• Sweet, lemon scented flowers
• Wildlife friendly - attracting bees, birds and butterflies
• Versatile growth - reaches 2.5-4m suitable for borders, hedges and specimen plants
• Low maintenance
 
Description
• Botanical Name: Sambucus nigra 'Black Beauty'
• Common Name: Black Elder
• Foliage: Deciduous shrub with rich purple-black leaves that retain their colour throughout the growing season.
• Flowers: Produces flat-topped clusters of lemon-scented, pale pink flowers in early summer.
• Fruit: Dark purple-black berries follow the flowers, attracting birds and adding autumn interest.
• Growth Habit: Upright, bushy shrub reaching 4-6m x 3m in height and spread.
• Position: Prefers full sun for best foliage colour but tolerates partial shade; suitable for various soil types.
• Maintenance: Prune annually in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and encourage vibrant new growth.
• Uses: Ideal for adding architectural interest to borders, creating wildlife-friendly hedges, or serving as a striking standalone specimen.
 
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