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Full sun to partial shade. Tolerates more shade than most fruiting plants.
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Elderberry Plant
Sambucus nigra
R250.00
Fast-Growing Medicinal and Culinary Berry
- Vigorous shrub with clusters of dark purple berries.
Pollination
Self-fertile — one shrub produces fruit.
Elderberry plants are a fast-growing shrub with striking flower heads and generous clusters of dark berries — ready to establish quickly in the garden.
Assorted nursery cultivar. Berries must be cooked before eating. Excellent for syrups and cordials.
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Elderberries are one of the most useful shrubs in the home garden — beautiful in flower, prolific in fruit, and increasingly popular for homemade syrups and cordials. This plant grows vigorously in most SA gardens.
Plant in sun or partial shade with good drainage. Elderberries tolerate a wider range of conditions than most berries and suit gardeners who want a productive plant without fussy soil requirements.
Assorted nursery cultivar. Always cook elderberries before consumption.
Appearance
Large clusters of small, dark purple-black berries on a vigorous multi-stemmed shrub. Flowers and berries used in syrups, cordials and baking (berries must be cooked).
Harvest Time
Late summer to autumn.
Year to Bear
Can produce in year one; heavier crops from year two.
Growth Rate
Fast-growing shrub, 2–4m if unpruned. Responds well to hard winter pruning.
Container Friendly?
Possible in very large containers with regular pruning and feeding.
Watering
Moderate watering — drought-tolerant once established.
Temperature
Hardy and adaptable across most of South Africa.
Chilling
Minimal chilling requirement.
Pollination Info
Self-fertile. One plant is sufficient for fruit production.
Planting & Care Guide
Plant in well-drained soil enriched with compost. Berries establish quickly when watered regularly during the first summer.
Feed lightly in spring with a balanced organic fertiliser or pelletised manure — avoid heavy nitrogen, which pushes leaf growth at the expense of fruit.
Mulch to keep roots cool and moist, keeping mulch away from the stem or crown to prevent rot.
Prune according to habit: trailing and hybrid berries need winter tidying and support; bush types benefit from removing old canes after fruiting.
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