{"product_id":"black-beauty-elderberry","title":"Black Beauty® Elderberry (Sambucus nigra)","description":"\u003cp\u003eHeat and humidity lover with textured, glossy, true black leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8-12 feet tall and 8-12 feet wide at maturity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy in zones 4a-7b, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in part to full sun (4+ hours daily)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace plants 9-13 feet apart for best results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces pink flowers from early summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintains black-purple foliage spring to fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlooms on old wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for containers, landscapes, borders, specimen plantings, focal points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts birds and resists deer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces decorative berries, foliage interest, fall interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShrubs and trees shipped Nov-Apr will arrive dormant; shrubs and trees shipped Apr-Oct will arrive green or in bloom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare: \u003c\/strong\u003eAccording to the Humane Society of America, elderberry can be toxic to pets if consumed. Best in moist soil, although this dark purple-black foliage plant will tolerate dry soils. Thrives under acid or alkaline soils. This pink flowering elderberry is best if pruned immediately after blooming. May be pruned to the ground each year and grown like a perennial. Fertilize in early spring by applying a granular fertilizer formulated for trees and shrubs. Follow the label for the recommended rate of application. The color on Black Beauty elderberry is best in cool climates; in hot areas, it may grow primarily green foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners®","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51035559035019,"sku":"SAMPRC101","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0316\/4019\/1115\/files\/SAMPRC101-CloseUp-1.png?v=1793631876","url":"https:\/\/provenwinnersdirect.com\/products\/black-beauty-elderberry","provider":"Proven Winners Direct™","version":"1.0","type":"link"}