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Black Elder Haidegg (in 3 liter pot)
Sambucus nigra Haidegg 17 (3-liter pot)
The Black Elder ‘Haidegg 17’ is hardy to –35 °C and produces heavy clusters of large berries in September. Productive, ecological and ornamental.
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 features
The Black Elder ‘Haidegg 17’ (Sambucus nigra ‘Haidegg 17’) is an Austrian selection bred as an improvement of the renowned ‘Haschberg’ cultivar. It is notable for its very large berries and consistent productivity. By September, the shrub produces heavy clusters of glossy black fruits, perfect for syrups, juices, jams, and other homemade preparations.
Equally valued for its ornamental and ecological role, it bears fragrant white flowers in May-June that attract pollinators before transforming into decorative fruit clusters. With hardiness down to –35 °C, this elder is a robust and versatile choice for orchards, hedgerows, and natural gardens.
Origin and characteristics
Origin : Austria, derived from ‘Haschberg’.
Family : Adoxaceae.
Notable traits : Large berries, abundant crops, ornamental appeal.
Description : Vigorous, fast-growing, deciduous shrub with pinnate foliage, white umbels, and generous fruiting.
Mature height : 3–5 m.
Mature width : 2–3 m.
Habit : Dense, bushy, vigorous.
Bark : Grey-brown, lightly fissured with age.
Leaves : Pinnate, serrated, green.
Growth rate : Fast.
Hardiness : –35 °C.
Flowering and fruiting
Flowering : May–June.
Flowers : Aromatic white umbels, melliferous and decorative.
Fruits : Very large black berries, ripe in September.
Ecology : Supports pollinators and birds.
Site and soil
Exposure : Full sun to partial shade.
Soil : Fertile, fresh but drained, neutral to alkaline.
Planting
Preparation : Loosen, enrich with compost, water well.
Spacing : 2.5–3 m.
Soil : Deep, fertile, humus-rich.
Watering
Young plants : Regular watering.
Mature plants : Drought tolerant but better yields in fresh soils.
Pruning
When/how : After harvest, cut old wood, rejuvenate every 6–7 years.
Propagation
Methods : Cuttings, layering, seeds.
Uses in the garden
Best use : Hedgerows, orchards, wild gardens.
Companions : Currants, raspberries, pollinator-friendly shrubs.
Traditional uses
Flowers used for cordials and teas, berries (cooked) for juices, jams, wines, dyes.
Pests and diseases
Issues : Aphids, powdery mildew.
Prevention : Airy pruning, natural sprays, biodiversity.
Growing tips
Mulch, water in droughts, plant in fertile soil, combine several shrubs for better yields.
Cultivar differences
Compared to ‘Haschberg’, ‘Haidegg 17’ produces larger berries and steadier yields. Hardy to –35 °C, it thrives in cold regions.
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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
Expédition & livraison
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