Samdal Elder

Samdal is a productive European Elder variety grown primarily for its large clusters of dark berries.

Selected for good fruit quality and reliable cropping, it is a useful choice for gardeners and smallholders interested in growing elderberries for culinary or medicinal uses.

Key Features

• Heavy cropping variety
• Large fruit clusters
• Good berry quality
• Suitable for culinary use
• Attractive flowering shrub as well as a fruiting plant

Fruiting & Harvest Time

Late summer. Usually harvested from August to September.

Size of Shrub

Large shrub or small tree. Can reach approximately 3–5 metres if left unpruned.

Frost Tolerance

Hardy in UK conditions.