Fresh growth on the Native Elderberry stock

(1/3) Fresh growth on the Native Elderberry stock

Young flower buds on the Native Elderberry stock

(2/3) Young flower buds on the Native Elderberry stock

Weeping growth form of the Native Elderberry

(3/3) Weeping growth form of the Native Elderberry By Ray Johnson [All Rights Reserved, Supplier of DaleysFruit.com.au] (Photo Credits)

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Native Elderberry - Sambucus australasica

Sambucus australasica
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The native elderberry is an attractive, graceful understorey shrub, but can be seen as a 10m tree. The small yellow fruits are edible with soft, juicy, sweet flesh although they are a little bland in flavour. It requires moist soil and some protection, in... Read More

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Specifications of Native Elderberry - Sambucus australasica

Preferred Climate Tropical, Subtropical, Warm TemperateLearn About Climate Zones

Grown From SeedlingLearn About Propagation Methods

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 2-5m

Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)Learn about Pollination

Can it Handle Frosts? Likes Temps above 5deg

Amount of leaves in Winter? All Leaves (Evergreen)

Water Requirements Frequent Watering, Moderate Watering

Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree? No (Full Size)

Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest 4-5 Years

Sun or Shade Full (Sun:80%-100%), Part (Sun:50-80%)

Preferred Soil Type Good Drainage

Soil pH Moderately Acidic (5.5-6.5), Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)

Fruiting/Harvest Months February, March, April

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