Sambucus nigra Pink Pony™

Elderberry

  • Dark purple-black foliage
  • Abundant pale purple flowers
  • Dense, lush habit
  • Produces Berries

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Success Starts With Soil

Pink Pony elderberry is a compact, bold shrub with dark purple-black foliage and pale purple flowers that develop burgundy-black berries when near another elderberry of the same species. Its dense, lush habit works beautifully in landscapes or containers. Remember this plant when your garden needs serious visual texture and impressive color!

Attributes
• Container
• Fall Color
• Great Foliage
Foliage Color
• Black
• Purple
Maintenance and Care
• Drought Tolerant
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Songbirds
• Supports Bees
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
Flower Color
• Purple
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Summer Bloomer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Fall
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun
Habit
• Upright
Soil Moisture
• Average Water
Growing Tips for Sambucus nigra 'Pink Pony™'

Thrives in sun to part sun, with an average amount of water. 

According to the Humane Society of America, elderberry can be toxic to pets if consumed.

Best in moist soil although will tolerate dry soils.