Shrub
Sambucus gaudichaudiana
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Descriptor |
Upright herbaceous perennial subshrub with annual stems. Paris of stalkless light green leaves 10-35cm long, divided into 3-11 coarsely toothed, egg-shaped to lance-shaped leaflets 3-15cm x 10-60mm. White fragrant flowers in flat, branched terminal cluster to 20cm wide. Masses of small white fleshy berries |
Cultural knowledge |
Food: berries |
Ecological role |
Bird attracting: berries |
Height |
2m |
Width |
1.5m |
Sun |
Semi shade to dappled shade |
Soil type |
Well drained soils |
Flowering time |
October to February |