Sambucus nigra 'Black Beauty'
Re: Wilting leaves
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Thanks for the advice Elaine. I'll give that a try and keep my fingers crossed!
Posted: Wednesday 14th of May 2014 01:25 PM
Re: Wilting leaves
ELAINE HUTSON
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The best time to move plants is in Fall or late winter or even in winter when the ground is not frozen. If the plant was large, you need to remove a third of the top, to balance for root loss, sambucus respond very well to being coppiced, try to put a shade cloth to protect it from the sun and keep it watered, do not feed till you see signs of growth and don't feed after the end of July, hope that helps.
Posted: Wednesday 14th of May 2014 12:30 PM
Wilting leaves
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I have just had to replant my elder to a new location further down the border. Unfortunately the leaves have wilted and it is looking very poorly. Any help or advice would be appreciated please?
Posted: Wednesday 14th of May 2014 09:07 AM Last reply: Friday 28th of February 2025 10:41 PM
Re: Re: Sambucus nigra ant attack
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.........Thank you for your response! I'll explore the organic solution you've mentioned! Thank you. x
Posted: Wednesday 15th of August 2012 02:39 PM
Re: Sambucus nigra ant attack
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.....thank you so much. I will try the organic solution mentioned. Not sure however whether the plant is still alive!
Posted: Wednesday 15th of August 2012 02:13 PM
Re: Sambucus nigra ant attack
Kathy N
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Hi, Jenneffer,
I am thinking your Sambucus has blackfly - also known as black aphids. They are very tiny which is why you thought they were eggs. Aphids will suck the sap from the plant and typically attack young, tender shoots and flowers, etc.The ants are attracted to the honeydew the aphids secrete. The washing up liquid will work for a little while but you will need to repeat this frequently. You can purchase an organic insecticidal soap from garden centres which will be stronger, but will need more than one application as well. Strongest defense is a chemical pesticide.
Kathy C
I am thinking your Sambucus has blackfly - also known as black aphids. They are very tiny which is why you thought they were eggs. Aphids will suck the sap from the plant and typically attack young, tender shoots and flowers, etc.The ants are attracted to the honeydew the aphids secrete. The washing up liquid will work for a little while but you will need to repeat this frequently. You can purchase an organic insecticidal soap from garden centres which will be stronger, but will need more than one application as well. Strongest defense is a chemical pesticide.
Kathy C
Posted: Tuesday 14th of August 2012 08:52 PM
Sambucus nigra ant attack
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I have noticed lots of ants crawling up and down my sambucus. Previously there were tiny little black eggs which I brushed off but I am concerned that the ants are weakening the plant.I sprayed the plant with a mild solution of washing up liquid after brushing off the eggs but this has not so far deterred the ants. Any suggestions on getting rid of the ants and strengthening the plant? Thanks.
Posted: Friday 3rd of August 2012 10:34 AM Last reply: Thursday 3rd of April 2025 03:47 PM
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Hi, Gareth,
The straight species, Sambucus nigra is native to most of Europe (including the UK), N. Africa and SW Asia. The culivar 'Black Beauty' was bred in Kent.
Kathy C
The straight species, Sambucus nigra is native to most of Europe (including the UK), N. Africa and SW Asia. The culivar 'Black Beauty' was bred in Kent.
Kathy C
Posted: Tuesday 29th of November 2011 11:47 PM
Sambucus nigra 'Black Beauty'
Gareth Lumb
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What country does this plant come from?
Posted: Tuesday 29th of November 2011 07:07 PM Last reply: Friday 28th of February 2025 10:56 PM