Sambucus racemosa

Europe to Asia.

Red-berried elder is a bushy, upright-growing, picturesque shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 4 m and is approx. 2 - 4 m wide. It usually grows 30 - 40 cm per year.

The deciduous leaves of the Red-berried elder are medium green, pinnate and opposite.

Light brown, smooth bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

The greenish-yellow flowers of the Red-berried elder appear in panicles from April to May.

The red drupes of Sambucus racemosa are particularly decorative. These appear from July.

Sambucus racemosa is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms spreading, branching roots.

Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

The Red-berried elder has good frost hardiness.

Standard container plant soil.
Normal soil.

Container, solitary, ornamental shrub

Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

The plant has a medium water requirement.

- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.
- Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).