Elder Whips | Sambucus nigra slopes & banks Final vegetation composition will depend

Final vegetation composition will depend on soil conditions

attractive trees which have naturalised in the UK and grow well in most soils and sites except for very wet conditions

With its graceful appearance

and maintain a wildflower meadow that will flourish year after year

the nodding star of Bethlehem thrives in moist and well-drained soil

Elder Whips | Sambucus nigra slopes & banks Final vegetation composition will dependElder Sambucus nigra Common names include elderberry, black elder and European elder. For a single row of hedging, you will need 4 plants per metre; for a double row of hedging, you will need 6 plants per metre. The elder is a popular small tree for gardeners and a useful and attractive addition to a native hedging mix. Widespread across the UK, it can be found growing in woodland scrub, wasteland and along hedgerows. Its creamy coloured flowers