Green Elder Trees
Price range: £25.00 through £42.00
Details:
A small tree and famous for its flowers which make the wonderful Elderflower cordial.
 Attracts | Bees, Birds, Wildlife |
|---|---|
 Blossom Colour | White |
 Flowering Period | Jul, Jun |
| Fruiting Period | Aug, Sep |
 Habit (Shape) | Broad, Hedging |
 Hardiness | Hardy (Cold winter) |
 Height (when grown) | 5-7m |
 Leaf Colour | Green |
 Lighting | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
 Position | Exposed, Sheltered |
 Soil Type | Acidic, Chalky / Alkaline, Clay, Most soils, Well-drained |
Description
The Elder is a small shrub like tree that is native to most of Europe. The flowers and the berries are both used to make a variety of drinks and tonics. They are widely cultivated and grown for their pretty highly scented clusters of creamy flowers in early summer and their blue-black berries in autumn. Elders are easy to grow and tolerating semi shade are a useful addition to gardens and hedgerows. They are helpful to birds and butterflies and fallen fruit will help feed our little wildlife creatures.
Haschberg cultivar: A variety developed in Europe with the same scented white flower and delicious berries in late summer.
Soil: Most soils
Light: Full and partial sun
Position: Exposed or sheltered
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Flowers: White in June and July
Berries: Deep, glossy blue-black
Height and Spread at Maturity: 6m x 4m
