Black Elderberry Sambucus nigra Haschberg
√ Very large clusters
√ Small, flavorful berries
√ Dark purple to black in color
√ Fragrant white flowers
√ Vigorous and spreading growth habit
About the Sambucus nigra 'Haschberg'
The black elderberry Sambucus nigra ‘Haschberg’ is a vigorous, hardy shrub with abundant blooms and high yields. In the spring, large umbels of fragrant white flowers appear, followed by large clusters of small dark purple to black berries. The plant grows easily and is a beautiful addition to the fruit or ornamental garden. It is self-pollinating, but for optimal pollination, it is better to plant two varieties together, such as the black elderberry Sambucus nigra Korsor.
Berry Quality
The berries of Sambucus nigra ‘Haschberg’ grow in large clusters, have a deep dark purple color, and are rich in juice. They have a robust, aromatic, and slightly sweet-tart flavor. Thanks to their high juice content and full flavor, they are particularly suitable for processing; the berries are used to make juice, syrup, jam, jelly, or sauce, for example. After heating, the berries are excellent for making juice, syrup, jam, and jelly.
