SAMBUCUS nigra
´Black Beauty´^® (´Gerda´)^Ⓢ

A hybrid selection originating from HRI-East Malling Institute, England. A sensational colour contrast amongst the elderberry collection; foliage dark brown red slightly glossy from spring till autumn, in strikingly beautiful contrast to the delicate pink flowers with a lemon-like fragrance; fruits are violet-black berries with commercial value as from other elderberry cultivars. A new, exceptionally red-leaved, hardy and healthy ornamental shrub suitable for all locations. R. Zone 5a. European Plant Breeders´ rights EU 10708 – unauthorised propagation prohibited!