Several pruning methods work for Sambucus nigra.

The shrub expends a lot of energy to produce masses of flowers.

Dec 10, Prune for shrub maintenance each year after the first year by removing one-third of the new branches in late winter or early spring. Cut older stems at ground level as well, leaving an equal.

Aug 01, Landscaper and Master Gardener Pat Seibel shares pro tips for pruning Proven Winners sambucus in early spring. Common bubba stump grinding (Sambucus canadensis, also called S. nigra ssp Canadensis) is pruned in late winter or early spring while it is still dormant. Jun 08, Spring is going to be the best time for cuttings now.

Dark leaves are deciduous on this perennial shrub, and pink spring flowers give way to dark purple berries in the fall on shrubs that are at least two or three years old.

You can use the trimmings from the prunings. Just cut to below a bud joint on a stem about 8 or 10 inches long, nip off the top part, take off all the leaves, push it into a bit of ground in a quiet spot and leave it alone. In autumn, its leaves turn a rich red. To produce the best coloured leaves, prune plants back to ground level every year in early spring (bear in mind this may be at the expense of flowers and fruit). It works well when planted on its own or as part of a treeclear.barted Reading Time: 1 min.

Regular pruning of the foliage of this cultivar will promote growth of additional purple leaves. Noteworthy Characteristics Sambucus nigra, commonly called European elder, is a deciduous, somewhat sprawling, multi-stemmed shrub (occasionally a small tree) that is.