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A tree that has been grown in the field and then lifted out of the ground when dormant. Available from November to March. The roots are more open and the direct contact with the soil encourages them to settle in and establish more readily.
These are 2yr old trees that have been grown 1yr in the field and the second in a pot. Container trees can be planted at any time of the year but establish best when planted during the autumn and need to be watered well during the first summer.
Elder. Very hardy small trees or shrubs. Elders will tolerate almost any soil or site. They can be pruned hard to keep small and bushy or left to develop into a tree. Sambucus nigra, the common hedgerow elder, is useful for its perfumed flowers for cordial and dark berries for autumn jellies and jams.
Elder trees are a major contributor to western herbal medicine and to folklore. According to Mrs Grieve in The Modern Herbal, the wine made from elder berries has potent anti-viral properties.
Elder
Dark purple ornamental leaves. Large pink/white lemon scented flowers followed by glossy black elderberries.
An upright columnar habit, attractive dark purple foliage, pink blossom and fruit for wine making.
An ornamental elder which has delicate dark purple finely cut leaves which resemble Japanese maples.