Sambucus miquelii - Elder
Sambucus miquelii - Elder
Sambucus miquelii
Elder
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Description
Sambucus miquelii, also known as Miquel's Elderberry, is a little known, rarely cultivated species native to the Far East. It is similar to Sambucus racemosa, but it is more vigorous, with larger leaves, inflorescences, and clusters of fruits. Very early in foliage, its flowering begins with reddish-violet buds of a very distinct colour that open into yellowish-white flowers. The berries are red or orange and loved by birds. It is an easy-to-grow shrub, perfectly hardy in all normal soils, in partial shade or even shade, which requires a rich soil and slightly more moisture than other elderberries.
Sambucus miquelii is a rare species of elderberry native to the Far East. It is a deciduous shrub of the viburnum family. It forms a bushy shrub that, at the age of 10, reaches 4m in height and 5m in diameter. Its somewhat undefined habit and flexible branches covered with abundant foliage give a wild charm to this shrub. The dark green, deciduous leaves are opposite, with 5 to 11 oblong leaflets, with toothed edges and 20cm long. Its Nectar-rich and honey-producing, very early flowering in conical panicles of star-shaped creamy white flowers appears at the end of the stems in May-June. It is followed by the formation of clusters loaded with very decorative, round and shiny orange to red berries, which are a delight for birds. It is hardy down to -29ºC.
Miquel's Elderberry is a treasure for the wild and natural garden. Not demanding in terms of soil type, as long as it is well-drained and moist, this variety prefers partial shade and even tolerates shade. In informal hedges, at the edge of undergrowth or in the undergrowth, associate it with species such as birch trees, hazelnuts, goat willows, and rowan trees. It also blends well with the autumn colours with its colourful berries and Hydrangeas that appreciate shaded situations.
In the garden:
Elderberry leaves are known to accelerate compost decomposition. Black elderberry leaf infusion is useful in organic gardening to fight against mildew and aphid attacks, or rodents: macerate 1kg of leaves for a few days in 10L of water, and spray as needed. It can also be planted in an orchard, where it attracts insect-predatory birds.
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Botanical data
Sambucus
miquelii
Viburnaceae
Elder
Sambucus kamtschatica, Sambucus buergeriana var. miquelii (Nakai), Sambucus racemosa subsp. miquelii, Sambucus siberica subsp. miquelii, ambucus williamsii var. miquelii
Russia
Planting and care
Sambucus miquelii can be planted in spring or autumn, in partial shade or even in shade. Place it in regular soil, even chalky, well-drained and rich in humus, remaining moist in summer. Easy to grow and not demanding, it requires little maintenance. In April-May, before flowering, prune dead or diseased wood and branches that compromise the symmetry of the bush in order to keep only the vigorous branches. Sambucus tolerates severe pruning, but maintain a minimum of old branches, as flowering will occur on the unpruned branches.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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