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Sambucus

Sambucus produce small white flowers in late spring, followed by black, blue-black berries. They contain toxins in their leaves, bark, and raw fruit so do not try the fruits without guidance from experts. Dye and colorants can be extracted from them, which will turn reddish if diluted with water. In the Harry Potter movies, there is an wand made from the wood of sambucus .

Scientific classification

Genus

Sambucus (Sambucus)

Family

Moschatel

Order

Honeysuckles, moschatels and allies

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Summer

Harvest Time

Deciduous

Leaf type

0 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Species

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Care Guide for Sambucus

Every 1-2 weeks

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

0 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Sambucus prefers a balanced water regimen, thriving in moderately moist to dry conditions. Watering every 1-2 weeks maintains its health, particularly outdoors. Its active growth correlates with rainfall patterns, ensuring optimal hydration without risking waterlogging.

Propagation: Propagation of sambucus involves seeds, hardwood cuttings, and division, with seeds benefiting from warm and cold stratification. Successful cuttings require semi-hardwood stems, 6-8 inch lengths, rooting hormone, and a peat-perlite mix. Sambucus prefers well-draining soil, partial to full sun, and has moderately difficult propagation.

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