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Elderberry - Thundercloud

Sambucus nigra 'Thundercloud'

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Grows in Zones 5-8

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Elderberry - Thundercloud Details:

Plant Facts

Mature Height	8 to 10 feet
Mature Spread	8 to 9 feet
Soil Type	Well drained
Moisture	Widely adaptable
Mature Form	Upright
Growth Rate	Medium
Sun Exposure	Full sun to partial shade
Flower Color	Pinkish white
Fall Color	Reddish purple
Foliage Color	Burgundy
Zones	5-8

Elderberry - Thundercloud, Sambucus nigra 'Thundercloud', has foliage that reveals its burgundy colors best if grown in the full sun. This burgundy foliage is enhanced by true reddish-pink flowers Then these pink flowers give way to dark fruits, which are enjoyed by the song birds. To produce the best colored leaves, prune plants back to ground level every year in early spring. Best grown in medium to wet, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Thundercloud tolerates a wide range of soils, but prefers moist, humusy ones. Spreads by root suckers to form large colonies. Use for shrub borders, screens or backgrounds.