Elder
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Ornamental shrub for hedges, riverbanks and edges. Very fast growing. It is used to make fragrances and cosmetics as well as to season stews, meat, fish. Honeybee shrub. Medicinal properties against cold, asthma, skin irritations and conjunc
Deciduous shrub up to 4-6 m. Low and thick shape. White or yellowish flowers slightly scented. Lanceolate leaves. Blackish and spheric berries.
Adapts to any types of soils.
Depending on the geographical areas and altitude sowing can take place from February to April. To obtain a more regular and faster germination stratify in cold the seeds for 4-5 months before the sowing. It is possible to use a sowing substrate for potting or soil from the garden together with a sowing substrate if the sowing is made directly into the garden. The substrate must be wet but not soggy until the germination is completed.
Use
Cosmetic, Culinary, Gardening, Medicinal, Riverbanks, Hedge, Game-covers
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Description
Shrub or small for hedges, clumps, watersides. Very fast growing. Numerous medicinal properties against colds, asthma, conjunctivitis, skin troubles. The fruits are used in the making of wines and jams. Honey production.
Flowering
| Flower colour | Yellow |
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| Flowering period | April, May, June, July, August, September, Spring, Summer |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Sambucus nigra |
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When to plant?
| Sowing period | February, March, April, Spring, Winter |
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| Stratification | Yes |
| Average germination (%) | 30 |
| Seeds per gram | 300 |
Where to plant?
| Type of use | Cosmetic, Culinary, Gardening, Medicinal, Riverbanks, Hedge, Game-covers |
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| Exposure | Sun |
| Soil pH | No preference |
| Soil type | No preference |
| Soil moisture | Moist |
| Hardiness | No drought resistant, Hardy (tolerates temperatures down to -5ºC) |
| Climate zone | Mediterranean continental, Temperate areas |
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