Elderberry 'Milk Chocolate' 1L

Elderberry 'Milk Chocolate' – Decorative Shrub with Chocolate Leaves

Elderberry 'Milk Chocolate' (Sambucus nigra 'Milk Chocolate') is an unusual variety of elderberry, characterized by leaves in a chocolate-brown shade that turns olive green during the season. Thanks to this unique color scheme, decorative flowers and edible fruits, the plant is perfect for gardens of various character.

Decoration of your garden

Elderberry 'Milk Chocolate' is the perfect plant for any garden. Its colour-changing leaves, cream-coloured flowers and edible fruits make it not only decorative but also practical. It is perfect both as a solitary plant and as an element of garden compositions.

Seasonal interest in elderberry 'Milk Chocolate'

• Spring: The young leaves have an intense chocolate-brown color, which distinguishes the plant from other shrubs.
• Summer: Flowers in the form of large, cream-colored umbels decorate the plant, while attracting pollinating insects.
• Autumn: The fruits in the form of dark purple berries are decorative and can be used to prepare juices, syrups or jams.
• Winter: The spreading habit of the plant gives the garden an interesting structure in the leafless period.

Care and cultivation of elderberry 'Milk Chocolate'

• Position: It grows best in sunny or slightly shaded positions. The sun is conducive to intense coloration of the leaves.
• Soil: It prefers fertile, well-drained, moderately moist soils, although it also does well on weaker soils.
• Watering: It requires moderate watering, especially during periods of drought or in the first years after planting.
• Trimming: Pruning is recommended in early spring, which stimulates the plant to grow more densely and allows it to maintain the desired shape.

The use of elderberry 'Milk Chocolate' in the garden

Elderberry 'Milk Chocolate' is versatile and suitable for a variety of applications:

• Solitaire: It is an attractive focal point in the garden thanks to its unusual color of leaves.
• Hedges: Its rapid growth and decorative foliage make it an excellent choice for hedges.
• Utility garden: The fruit can be processed into tasty preparations such as syrups, jams and juices.

Elderberry 'Milk Chocolate' – Plant specification

• Flower pot: 1 liter
• Age: 2 years old
• Frost resistance: Yes