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Elderberry Tree

Original price was: R195.00.Current price is: R120.00.

Sambucus nigra

Elderberry Plants like slightly acidic soil with a PH level between 5.5 – 7.0.

The tree grows to about 6m in height and makes a magnificent show in spring with masses of tiny white flowers that the birds and bees love. You can prune them to remain smaller if you do not have the space. They can also be planted in a large container.

Preferably full sun but they tolerate partial shade.

They are the most versatile berries of all. Possibly the most used berry for medicinal purposes.

The stems, leaves, flowers and fruit of this cultivar are edible. It is the European Sambucus and not the American Elderberry which can be toxic.

Elderberry flowers are delicious fried in a batter or used with oils as a skin balm. The fruit is used to make wine, cordial, and tea, and endless possibilities.

Elderberries are used for many medicinal remedies. They are exceptional immune boosters; most children’s cough and cold medicines have a base of elderberry. The flowers are excellent antiseptics as well as calming eyewash for eye inflammation. The flowers can also be made into an oil and used for burns, sunburn and skin rashes. As a lotion, it helps to relax sore muscles. The fruit is pleasantly tart and exceptionally high in vitamin C.

They can be made into jams, jellies, and sauces; brewed as tea; or eaten fresh in salads, desserts, or smoothies

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Size

This bush grows to a height of up to 6 metres. It likes to cross-pollinate with a second tree, so plant it within the general vicinity of another one.

When planting elderberry plants (Sambucus Nigra) it’s generally recommended to plant them at least 3 to 5 metres away from buildings, fences, or other structures. This distance helps ensure the plants have enough space to grow without interfering with the structures as they mature. Additionally, maintaining this distance allows for easier access to the plants for maintenance and pruning and to the structures for their maintenance.

Soil

It needs loamy to sandy soil with good drainage to thrive. Soil with a pH level of between 5.5 and 6.5 is optimal. Plant in acid compost or our berry mix, mixed with your garden soil to reduce the pH of your soil. Normal garden soil has a pH of 7-8

Before planting your bush, add your berry mix and volcanic rock dust (which contains organic minerals and trace elements to boost soil health and increase important micro-organisms) close to the surface. Gently take your plant out of the pot and plant it level with the ground. Planting too high or too deep stresses the plant and threatens its long-term health.

Watering

The elderberry plant is tolerant of drought and cold, but watering it in summer will yield a bountiful crop.

Mulch

Use organic pine bark mulch, but keep it about 20 centimetres away from the stem of the tree. This will keep weeds away and prevent the soil from drying out too much.

Pruning

After your plant has fruited, cut away any dead and diseased branches.

Fertilising

Use our slow-release organic fertiliser only one teaspoon required every 4-5 months.

Fruit 

In spring, elderberry plants feature magnificently scented, showy white flowers. In summer, they produce a bounty of dark purple-black berries.

Fungus – Watch out for fungal diseases like powdery mildew or leaf spot. These are treatable with organic treatments from the Kirschoff range or use a Neem Oil solution

Weight 1 kg
Dimensions 10 × 10 × 70 cm
Weight

2

Length

15

Width

15

Height

70

Packaging Type

xlarge_parcel

Maximum

6

Packaging Type 1

large_parcel

Maximum 1

6

Packaging Type 2

medium_parcel

Maximum 2

3

Packaging Type 3

flyer_size

Maximum 3

1

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