Sambucus nigra 'Obelisk' - 30-40 CM C3

Description
The Black elder 'Obelisk' (Sambucus nigra) is a columnar, slender large shrub that produces white flowers arranged in umbrella clusters with a light fragrance. They appear in May. These produce black, round fruits from August. They exude a light fragrance. The Black elder 'Obelisk' also has pinnate, dark green leaves. Its bark is grey, corky and longitudinally furrowed. In a sunny to semi-shady location with humusy, calcareous, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 3 m and is approx. 1 m wide.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers * attractive yellow autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * easy to care for * resistant to urban climates, salt air tolerant

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Black elder 'Obelisk' are dark green, pinnate and opposite. Black elder 'Obelisk' turns bright yellow in autumn. Long lasting.

Bark
Grey, corky, longitudinally furrowed bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Europe to Caucasus.

Frost hardiness
The Black elder 'Obelisk' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Black elder 'Obelisk' is a columnar and slender growing large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2.5 - 3 m and is approx. 0.8 - 1 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally from February to March, is advisable for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

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

Planting partner
The Black elder 'Obelisk' sets beautiful accents together with: Redcurrant.

Tasks
- Prune back: In the period from February to March - Fertilise: In the period from March to the beginning of April - Watering: In the period from May to September.

Care
Cut back boldly in spring so that the plant grows compactly.

Flower
The white flowers of the Black elder 'Obelisk' appear in umbrella clusters in May. These are slightly fragrant.

Fruit
The black drupes have an aromatic flavour. The flesh of these round drupes is juicy. Ripening time from August.

Use
Solitary plant, bee pasture, bird food plant

Root
Sambucus nigra 'Obelisk' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.