Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
This is the plant for you if your looking to add sophistication to your landscape. It has deep purple foliage that keeps its color all season. In the early summer it blooms large pink flowers. If a compatible pollinator is planted nearby, the Black Beauty Elderberry produces an edible fruit. This should be your first choice when adding beauty to your landscape!
The foliage is eye catching. It is a deep purple, almost black color. The blooms appear in early summer and are a bright pink. They offer a scent that is similar to anise. The Black Beauty Elderberry produces an edible fruit when a pollinator is planted in proximity. It grows to a height and has a spread of 6 to 8 feet. This deciduous shrub makes a great border plant. It makes a stunning focal point in a container or in a landscape. It does well in mass planting or used for screen planting.
Black Beauty Elderberry Care
Important notes for your Black Beauty Elderberry: In order to bear fruit a compatible pollinator such as Black Lace, Instant Karma, or Laced up. Both shrubs will produce berries when cross pollinated.
Plant in full to part sun. The Black Beauty Elderberry requires moist soil that is well drained. This Elderberry has average water needs. It can tolerate all soil types with varying PH levels. Prune immediately after bloom season finishes. Granular fertilizer should be applied in the spring. The Black Beauty Elderberry will grow primarily green foliage in warmer climates. Its color does best in cooler climates.
Elderberry can toxic to pets if consumed.
Black Beauty Elderberry Spacing
The Black Beauty Elderberry grows to a height and spread of 6 to 8 feet. Be sure to utilize proper spacing. Spacing for your Black Beauty Elderberry should be 8 feet center on center.
Black Beauty Plant Facts
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-7 |
| Flower Color(s): Pink Flowers |
| Bloom Period: Early Summer |
| Foliage Color(s): Dark Purple-Black Foliage |
| Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun |
| Height: 6-8 Feet Tall |
| Spread: 8-12 Feet Wide |
| Spacing: 8 Feet Center on Center |
| Habit: Upright |
| Blooms On: Old Wood |
| Watering: Average |
| Shrub Type: Deciduous |
| Scientific Name: Black Beauty® Sambucus nigra 'Gerda' USPP 12,305 |
| Common Name: Black Beauty Elderberry |
- SKU:
- SAMBB
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 31th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
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Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.
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This plant cannot be shipped to the following states: Idaho, AK, HI. These restrictions apply only to this specific plant due to agricultural regulations or other limitations. Other plants may still be available for shipping to these states.
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