Well, it’s a deciduous tree, which means it’s normal for it to lose its leaves in fall or winter. Are you in the Northern hemisphere? They fall to the ground, but the tree prepares new buds that will sprout back in Spring. It must be a beautiful tree when leaves come out, did you find it easy to care for?
Hello Thank you so much your reply. We live in the UK East Anglia. The tree has been so easy to care for. it is in fact more of a shrub than a tree but I am sure the same applies
Elder is a beautiful flowered shrub noted for its edible fruits that are a boon to our bird friends. Basic Black Elder facts Name – Sambucus nigra Family – Adoxaceae Type – shrub Height – 6 to 10 feet (2 to 3 meters) Exposure – full…