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Black Beauty® Elderberry Information
About The Black Beauty® Elderberry
Black Beauty® Elderberry: Bold Color, Beautiful Blooms
Black Beauty® Elderberry is an eye-catching shrub, bringing rich purple-black foliage that stays vibrant from spring through fall. It creates a striking contrast with green, silver, and colorful flowering plants. In early summer, oversized clusters of fragrant pink blooms emerge, filling the garden with a light, sweet anise scent and adding another layer of seasonal beauty.
Beyond its dramatic appearance, Black Beauty® is a tough, adaptable shrub that thrives in a wide range of soil conditions. Plant it as a standout specimen, use it in mixed borders, or create a colorful privacy screen. It also produces edible berries when planted near a compatible pollinator such as Black Lace®, Instant Karma®, or Laced-Up® Elderberry.
Why You'll Love the Black Beauty® Elderberry
- Rich purple-black foliage provides bold color all season long.
- Large clusters of fragrant pink flowers bloom in early summer.
- Produces edible berries when paired with a compatible elderberry pollinator.
- Adds attractive foliage, flowers, berries, and fall interest.
- Tough and adaptable, growing well in a variety of soil conditions.
- Excellent as a specimen plant, hedge, or mixed border accent.
- Suitable for large containers while young, making it easy to enjoy dramatic foliage on patios and decks before planting in the landscape.
Bring bold foliage, fragrant blooms, and multi-season beauty to your landscape with Black Beauty® Elderberry—plant one today and enjoy a garden that stands out from spring through fall.
Black Beauty® Elderberry Details
Mature Height:
8-12 ft.
Mature Width:
8-12 ft.
Sunlight:
Full-Part Sun
Growth Rate:
Fast
Harvest Time:
Fall
Botanical Name:
Sambucus nigra 'Gerda'
Grows Well In Zones:
4-7 outdoors
Does Not Ship To:
AK, CA, HI
Growing Zones 4-7 Outdoors
(Hardy down to -20° F)
Watering Requirements
Sunlight Requirements
Humidity Requirements
Pet-Friendly Plant?
No, use caution when placing this plant in homes with pets.
All of our plants ship in premium packaging for zero damage on arrival. Here’s what you can expect in your box on arrival:
Your Black Beauty® Elderberry
Fully rooted in a nursery pot with soil intact
Custom Protection System
Corner guards, soil stabilizer, and branch sleeves keep it secure
Pre-Watered & Ready
Each plant is watered 24 hours before it is shipped
Care Instructions Card
Includes expert-curated care tips to help your plant thrive far beyond the first 30 days.
Perfect For Gifting
No pricing or packing slips included with gifts! Just the plant and a note.
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Free replacements if not happy and healthy.