Planned planting is an important requirement in the hobby garden, both for the appearance and for the harvest. This applies in particular to elderberry species. Find out about key growth data here.
Annual increment and height at a glance
Depending on the species, the elder shows rapid growth. For the most important representatives of the genus, we have compiled empirical values in terms of annual growth and growth height:
- Black elder: Growth 50-70 centimeters - growth height 300-500 centimeters
- Elderberry: growth 20-50 centimeters - growth height 300-400 centimeters
- Yellow (Canadian) elder: Growth 20-40 centimeters - growth height 250-300 centimeters
- Blue Elder: growth 20-40 centimeters - growth height 200-400 centimeters
- Red-leaved columnar elder: Growth 10-25 centimeters - growth height 200-250 centimeters
- Dwarf Elder (Attich): Growth 10-25 centimeters
- Growth height 60-150 centimeters
tips and tricks
The mighty black elder unfolds its impressive silhouette particularly well in a solitary position, for example in the front garden. Following the magnificent bloom, the violet-black berries adorn the wood and create a mystical aura.