Elder
Sambucus nigra
- Average Seeds per Packet
- 15
- Packet Price
- £2.99
- Information
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Hardy Native Deciduous Shrub, usually of Heedgerows and Scrub; with dense large heads of creamy-white flowers in April to June, followed by black berries.
Height x Spread:
20 ft (6 m) x 10 ft (3 m)
Wildlife Value:
Attractive to most insects, the berries are an important food source for birds, especially Blackcaps.
Other Inerest:
Used to relax spasms, relieve pain, calm nerves and lower blood pressure.
