Sambucus racemosa

Red elderberry - a flowering shrub or small tree, which grows the grapes of small red berries. This plant will serve as an ornament to any garden, and grow it pretty simple.

Sambucus racemosa is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It is widely used as an ornamental plant. Red elderberry bush low - 3-4 meters in height, it blooms with white flowers, and then there appear clusters of red berries.

Many parts of the plant are poisonous. Past cooked red fruits of elderberry are considered safe for humans.

A decoction of the flowers of the red elderberry is used to treat colds, headaches Headache: Causes and Complications , Asthma and angina Angina - is it worth it to carry "on their feet"? .

Most seeds are toxic elderberry. Sensitivity to toxins depends on the age, weight and general health. Especially dangerous seeds can be for children - because of the small weight of the child requires very little toxin to cause a reaction of the body (usually the symptoms of poisoning are nausea Nausea - there may be problems with the nervous system   and diarrhea). If you walk with a baby in the park or in the garden, which grows red elderberry, watch carefully so it does not eat berries.

Spot

Red elder grows well in partial shade or in full sun. It is suitable for almost any soil, but the ideal is, of course, fat and well wetlands. Normal drainage is also very important, so if you need to add compost to the soil.

Planting

The width of the crown elder reaches 2.8 meters, and it is necessary to consider when choosing a place to land. The rhizome of elderberry relatively small and the plant does not need to put in a deep hole. To make it stick well, put him in the early spring.

Water and fertilizer

Young plant requires frequent watering. When the elder to take root, it should be watered less frequently, since it is resistant to drought and grows well in dry climates. Fertilizers are in her favor, but their use is not necessary. If you do decide to feed the elder, it is better to do it early in the spring.

Pruning

Elderberry bushes from one year to grow more active, so they need regular pruning. In addition, it is necessary to cut her stepsons, or soon your garden will not grow anything but an elder.

In the spring of elderberry blossoms with small cream-colored flowers, gathered in large inflorescences. Red berries that appear closer to the fall, are very fond of birds and insects, but their use is prohibited person.

Sambucus Golden

Elderberries golden - is a plant that is hard to miss. Its dense foliage consists of a golden-yellow leaves that retain their bright color throughout the warmer months. It blooms with fragrant white flowers, which later give way to red berries.

Elderberries - not a delicate plant. Under appropriate conditions, this powerful, tenacious and treacherous bush capture your garden, will block the door, and shall eat your favorite flower bed for breakfast. Do not put it in the hope that the elder would be peaceful and pleasant neighbor to other plants. It is a place where you need a sprawling, shady bush and where it will have plenty of room for growth - not too indulgent elder competitors.

However, the elder golden - a popular garden plant. It has large leaves light green or golden-green in early summer, it pleases the eye with large buds, cream flowers, and in autumn covered with clusters of red berries. Do not underestimate its beauty. Bush height reaches 1.5 m to 3.7 m. Elderberry loves sunny place or partial shade; It prefers rich soil. It does not require frequent watering, as it is resistant to drought. Fertilizers and she is not required, but in moderate amounts, they certainly will not hurt.

Bush should be regularly trimmed and cut all his stepchildren - they are capable of quickly capturing territory, be careful.

Today the golden elderberry is a popular ornamental plant .  Its planted in many gardens and parks; it grows quite rapidly grows and, on average, 2 . 5-3 m in height .  To golden elderberry bush remained thick and not too grew, it needs to be trimmed every spring .  Otherwise, it will lose the well-groomed appearance and begins to interfere with nearby plants .  Fertilize elder is not necessarily, but you can do it in late May - early June, and one more time - the end of July .  This can speed up the growth, but of course, fertilizer should not be abused .  Elderberries golden ideal for those who want as quickly as possible to fill in blank areas in your garden .  It is unpretentious, and will grow in almost any soil .  In addition, the golden elderberry is an excellent tool to attract birds to your garden: elderberry considered to be one of their favorite delicacies .  Users can also have a golden elderberry, as well as use them to make jams and pastries .

Sambucus Golden: Use

From golden elderberry can be cooked jam, jelly, wine; they are a popular drug.

Elderberries attract birds, especially when the berries ripen. If you are in the area will continue to grow at least two elderberry bush, thanks to cross-pollination of their productivity will increase significantly.

Note that golden elderberry bush is very sprawling and put it is only where you need a natural fence.

Direct contact with elderberry leaves can cause skin irritation, especially if the skin is sensitive. You should not eat raw any part of the plant, except ripe berries, however, and they need to have caution and in limited quantities.