- Botanical name: Sambucus nigra 'Marginata'
- Common name: Elder
- Family: Caprifoliaceae
- Plant Type: Tree, Deciduous
White
Golden
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Fruits
Sambucus nigra ‘Marginata’ is a variegated elder. It has good year-round interest, bearing attractive, musk-scented, small, white flowers in spring, impressive clusters of glossy black berries in late summer and yellow-margined, dark green leaves.
For best results grow Sambucus nigra ‘Marginata’ in fertile, moist but well-drained soil. It’s well suited to growing at the back of a shrub or mixed border, but also looks good in a wild or natural setting, such as a woodland garden. While birds love the fruits, humans should be careful as excessive consumption can cause nausea, especially if eaten raw.
How to grow Sambucus 'Marginata'
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Plant size
8m height
4m spread
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Aspect
North facing, south facing, east facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle, back
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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J
Do not Plant in January |
F
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M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do not Plant in May |
J
Do not Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do Plant in October |
N
Do Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
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| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
| Fruits | ||||||||||||
| Fruits |
J
Plant does not fruit in January |
F
Plant does not fruit in February |
M
Plant does not fruit in March |
A
Plant does not fruit in April |
M
Plant does not fruit in May |
J
Plant does not fruit in June |
J
Plant does not fruit in July |
A
Plant does fruit in August |
S
Plant does fruit in September |
O
Plant does not fruit in October |
N
Plant does not fruit in November |
D
Plant does not fruit in December |
Sambucus 'Marginata' and wildlife
Sambucus 'Marginata' is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, birds, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It is a caterpillar food plant, has nectar/pollen rich flowers, provides shelter and habitat, has seeds for birds and makes a good wildlife hedge.
Attractive to Bees
Attractive to Beneficial insects
Attractive to Birds
Attractive to Butterflies/Moths
Attractive to Other pollinators
Is Sambucus 'Marginata' poisonous?
Sambucus 'Marginata' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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