Sambucus nigra 'Eva'

Med - Lg Shrub (usually >3' and never < 1.5')

Height:

6-8'

Spread:

Growth Rate:

Medium

Native Habitat

Parent species found in valleys, canyons, washes, slopes, seasonal drainages, and other areas where a little extra moisture is present. Sometimes found as part of wetland/riparian community, other times in more mesic portions of chaparral or woodland.

Oregon Native?

Minimum Hardiness Zone (USDA)

Sun Exposure Needs:

Water Needs:

Mulch Needs:

Full Sun

West State Native?

Soil Needs:

Loamy, well-drained, moist but tolerates a wide range

Actively producing mature plant: 1 cup ammonium sulfate per year; phosphorus and potassium based on soil test results

Fertilizer Needs:

Apply 3 to 4 inches of an acidic mulch from the center of the plant out 4 feet