Black Beauty Elder or Elderberry        sam-BEW-kus ni-GRA

• Broadleaf deciduous large shrub or small tree to 10 ft (3 m) if left unpruned, upright, dense shrub, slightly spreading.  Leaves pinnately compound, usually 5 leaflets, very dark purple-red, veins and stems are purple.  Flowers have an intense pink color.  
• Sun and part shade.  
• Hardy to USDA Zone 4      From the Horticulture Research International, East Malling, England; Plant Patent 12,305, 12/25/01.