Sambucus nigra ‘Madonna’
Family: Adoxaceae
Common names: ELDER, ELDERBERRY, ELDERFLOWER
Native to: Europe
Sentiment: compassion
Plant
Types: shrub, tree
Forms: erect, open form
Leaves deciduous
Max height: 11 feet
Max width: 9 feet
Flower
white/off white
Leaf
secondary color present, warm
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: bird, specific butterfly species
Bird species attracted to plant: 120 species
Plant part consumed by birds: fruit, insects
Bird uses plant for shelter or cover or cavity: cover
Plant features: deciduous
Exposure: part shade, sun
Propagates by: seed
flowers in summer
Soil type: loam
USDA Zone: zone 9 to +20 f
Temp. range: +20 to +30 °F
Water: moist
Butterflies that feed on this plant
