Description
The Black Elder ‘Haidegg 17’ (Sambucus nigra ‘Haidegg 17’) is an improved selection derived from the famous ‘Haschberg’ variety. It stands out for its exceptionally large berries and heavy yields. In September, it produces dense clusters of shiny black fruits, rich in juice, ideal for syrups, jams, juices and traditional recipes.
Beyond its fruiting value, it also has ornamental appeal: in May-June, the shrub is covered with fragrant white flower umbels that attract pollinators, followed by impressive fruit clusters. Hardy down to –35 °C, it thrives in orchards, hedgerows, and natural gardens.
Geographic origin : Austrian selection derived from ‘Haschberg’.
Botanical family : Adoxaceae.
Key traits : Very large fruits, abundant crops, ornamental value.
Description : Vigorous, deciduous shrub with dense habit, pinnate green foliage, white flowers, and large fruit clusters.
Mature height : 3–5 m.
Mature width : 2–3 m.
Habit : Dense, vigorous, rounded.
Bark : Greyish-brown, slightly fissured with age.
Foliage : Green, pinnate, serrated leaflets.
Growth : Fast.
Hardiness : Down to –35 °C.
Flowering time : May–June.
Flowers : Large umbels of fragrant white blossoms, melliferous.
Fruits : Very large, glossy black berries, ripe in September.
Ecological value : Flowers feed pollinators, fruits eaten by birds.
Best exposure : Full sun to partial shade.
Soil : Fertile, moist but well-drained, neutral to calcareous.
Soil preparation : Enrich with compost, loosen deeply, water well.
Spacing : 2.5–3 m.
Soil type : Humus-rich, fertile, well-drained.
At planting : Regular watering to establish.
At maturity : Tolerates drought but prefers fresh soil for best yields.
When and how : After fruiting, remove old wood, rejuvenate every 6–7 years.
Methods : Cuttings, layering, seeds for breeding.
Ideal location : Hedgerow, orchard, natural garden.
Good companions : Currants, raspberries, pollinator plants.
Flowers for syrups, teas, and cordials. Berries (cooked) for juices, jams, wines, and natural dyes.
Possible issues : Aphids, powdery mildew.
Prevention : Airy pruning, biodiversity, natural remedies.
Mulch, water in summer, plant in fertile fresh soil. Plant several shrubs for abundant crops.
Compared to ‘Haschberg’, ‘Haidegg 17’ has larger berries and more regular yields. Its hardiness to –35 °C makes it suitable for colder regions.
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