Botanical profile

Sambucus nigra 'Serenade'

Latin name
Sambucus nigra 'Serenade'
Common name
Black elderberry 'Serenade'
Type
Shrub
Family
Adoxaceae

Sambucus nigra 'Serenade' is a compact, free-flowering variety ideal for small gardens or container plantings. Its umbel-shaped white flowers are lightly scented and followed by attractive black berries. Its dense green foliage and rounded shape make it easy to incorporate into decorative or edible arrangements. Very hardy and easy to grow, it combines aesthetics, utility, and is ideal for urban or small gardens.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 5
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Regular watering
Fertilization
Spring berry fertilizer. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke when planting.
Soil type
Slightly acidic to neutral, cool to moist, well-drained
Minimum temperature
'-34°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
White
Fruiting
Black berries, few in number, ornamental.
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Shrubby
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
1.5 to 2 m (5 to 7 feet)
Width
1.5 m (5 feet)
Growth rate
average
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

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