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Black Elder Haschberg - Sambucus Nigra Haschberg
Sambucus Nigra Haschberg
The Black Elder 'Haschberg' (Sambucus nigra 'Haschberg') is an Austrian variety developed for its generous production of fleshy, purple-black berries, ideal for making jams, syrups, and jellies. Hardy, honey-producing, and highly decorative.
Description
Height at maturity
4M
Spread at maturity
2M
Exposure
Sun, partial shade
Flowering period
May - June
Hardiness
-25°C
Origin
Austria
Black Elder 'Haschberg'- Sambucus nigra 'Haschberg'
(ornamental fruiting shrub with spring flowers, attractive to pollinators)
Origin and characteristics
Selected in Austria, Sambucus nigra 'Haschberg' belongs to the Adoxaceae family, which also includes viburnums.
This cultivar is known for its vigour, high yield, and excellent cold hardiness.
Description and features
- Mature height: 3 to 4 meters
- Width: 2 to 2.5 meters
- Habit: Bushy, slightly arching
- Foliage: Deciduous, dark green, dense and uniform
- Flowering: May to June
- Flowers: Flat umbels of small white flowers, lightly fragrant and very nectar-rich
- Fruits: Clusters of dark purple-black berries, edible and rich in antioxidants
- Hardiness: Excellent (down to -25°C)
Light and soil
- Exposure: Full sun or partial shade
- Soil: Any well-drained soil, preferably fresh and humus-rich
- Tolerance: Very adaptable; tolerates slightly calcareous soils and varied climates
Planting
- Season: Autumn or spring
- Spacing: 2.5 to 3 meters for optimal growth
- Preparation: Mix in mature compost to promote establishment and fruiting
Watering
- After planting: Water regularly during the first year
- Later: Moderately drought-tolerant; water in prolonged dry spells to maximise berry production
Pruning
- When to prune?: Late winter (February–March)
- How to prune?:
- Remove dead or weak wood
- Thin out the canopy to let light reach flowers and fruits
- Older plants can be cut back hard to rejuvenate
Propagation
- By cuttings: Semi-woody cuttings in summer
- By seed: Possible, though not true to variety
Garden use
Black Elder 'Haschberg' is ideal for:
- Wildlife hedgerows to attract fauna
- Fruit borders or small orchards
- Specimen planting to highlight its shape and floral umbels
- Mixed informal hedges
Recommended companions
Combine with perennials (asters, echinacea) for a natural look, or with nectar-rich shrubs like Buddleia or Cornus to support biodiversity.
Disease resistance
- Very hardy and rarely affected
- Foliage may help repel aphids and mildew naturally
- No special care required
Growing tips
- Choose a sunny site for maximum berry production
- Mulch around the base to retain moisture in summer
- Light fertiliser in spring supports flowering and fruiting
- Harvest flowers for syrup or berries for jams and herbal preparations
Sambucus nigra 'Haschberg' offers fragrant blooms, generous harvests and natural wellness benefits, making it a must-have for edible gardens. Decorative, nourishing and traditional – a plant that truly gives back!
Caractéristiques
- Common name : Black Elder Haschberg
- Family : Adoxaceae
- Category : shrub
- Spread : 2M
- Foliage : deciduous
- Color of flowers : white
- Fruit : large size, black, edible fruits when cooked
- Use : shruberry - isolated - flower or fruit hedge
- Soil : all
- Habit : bushy
- Earth to use : universal potting soil/garden soil/compost
- Enemies : nothing to report
- Possible diseases : resistant to diseases
Shipping & delivery
How does the delivery work?
As soon as you place your order your plants are selected
Each order is processed individually.
Plants are packed, staked and labeled.
Packaging is carefully implemented to avoid any problems.
Packages are ready to be shipped.
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By Thomas R. the 03/21/2019
Black Elder Haschberg arrived safely in Ireland
I'm very happy with my new elder plants, they survived the posting very well. Just wondering whether the polystyrene packaging could be changed in the future and replaced with something compostable such as shredded paper. At this day and age, the zero waste message should become a higher priority.
The response and communication with Jardins du Monde was swift and efficient.
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The Black Elder 'Haschberg' (Sambucus nigra 'Haschberg') is an Austrian variety developed for its generous production of fleshy, purple-black berries, ideal for making jams, syrups, and jellies. Hardy, honey-producing, and highly decorative.