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Black Elder Haidegg
Sambucus nigra Haidegg 17
The Black Elder ‘Haidegg 17’ produces very large black berries in September. Hardy to –35 °C, productive, melliferous, and ideal for orchards and hedgerows.
Description
Height at maturity
3 to 5 m
Wingspan at maturity
2 to 3 m
Exposure
Sun, partial shade
Flowering
May - June
Hardiness
-35°C
Black Elder 'Haidegg 17' – Sambucus nigra 'Haidegg 17'
Main interest
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.
Origin and characteristics
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 and fruiting
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.
Exposure and soil
Best exposure : Full sun to partial shade.
Soil : Fertile, moist but well-drained, neutral to calcareous.
Planting
Soil preparation : Enrich with compost, loosen deeply, water well.
Spacing : 2.5–3 m.
Soil type : Humus-rich, fertile, well-drained.
Watering
At planting : Regular watering to establish.
At maturity : Tolerates drought but prefers fresh soil for best yields.
Pruning
When and how : After fruiting, remove old wood, rejuvenate every 6–7 years.
Propagation
Methods : Cuttings, layering, seeds for breeding.
Garden uses
Ideal location : Hedgerow, orchard, natural garden.
Good companions : Currants, raspberries, pollinator plants.
Traditional uses
Flowers for syrups, teas, and cordials. Berries (cooked) for juices, jams, wines, and natural dyes.
Disease protection
Possible issues : Aphids, powdery mildew.
Prevention : Airy pruning, biodiversity, natural remedies.
Tips for best growth
Mulch, water in summer, plant in fertile fresh soil. Plant several shrubs for abundant crops.
Cultivar differences
Compared to ‘Haschberg’, ‘Haidegg 17’ has larger berries and more regular yields. Its hardiness to –35 °C makes it suitable for colder regions.
Features
- Common name : Black Elder Haidegg
- Family : Adoxaceae
- Category : fruit tree
- Spread : 2 to 3 m
- Foliage : deciduous
- Color of flowers : creamy-white
- Fruit : very large black corymb berries, tangy
- Harvest : september
- Use : isolated - shrubbery - hedge
- Soil : all
- Habit : bushy
- Growth : Fast
- Enemies : aphids - caterpillars
- Possible diseases : powdery mildew
- Reproduction : self-fertile
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