Elderberry Plant
Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) is a shrub growing 5-12 ft tall, hardy in USDA Zones 3-9, prefers moist, well-drained soil, full sun to part shade, medium to high moisture, edible berries, and has medicinal uses.
Habit
Shrub
Height
2-5 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Moist, well-drained
Shade
Full sun to part shade
Moisture
Medium to high
Edible
Yes, berries
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Europe, Asia
Climatic Condition
Temperate
Temperature (°)
10-25°C
Humidity (%)
60-80%
Potting media
Garden soil
Fertilizers
Organic compost
Watering
Regular watering; prefers moist, well-drained soil
Plant Weight
2-5 kg
Flowering Time
Spring to Summer
Soil Ph level
5.5 - 6.5
Water Ph level
5.5 - 6.5
Soil EC
0.3 - 0.6
Yield Per Plant
2–5 kilograms of fruit.
NPK ratio
12:12:12
life Span
Deciduous
Health Benefits
Used for medicinal syrups; high in antioxidants.
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loamy soil, 30% compost, 20% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Leaf Spot, Powdery Mildew, Aphids, Borers, Root Rot
Brown or black spots on leaves, White powdery spots on leaves, Sticky residue, yellowing leaves, Holes in stems, wilting, Wilting, yellowing leaves, root decay
Remove infected leaves, neem oil, Neem oil, baking soda spray, Insecticidal soap, neem oil, Prune affected stems, beneficial nematodes, Improve drainage, reduce watering
Copper-based fungicides, Sulfur-based fungicides, Imidacloprid, Carbaryl, Fungicides containing metalaxyl