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A few shrubs truly, noticeably benefit from being trimmed. In this article, we’ll talk about plants that you should get around to pruning in the springtime. You’ll be rewarded with a beautiful view for months afterward.
These six shrubs are perfect for tucking into your regular garden or adding into your cut flower space to make it a bit more robust.
A very showy new variegated elder, this plant provides season-long color to landscapes. The blue-green leaves have crisp variegation that starts out gold in the spring before turning cream as the season progresses. The white flowers will produce black fruit if planted near another variety (Black Lace® is a good choice). Although it was not selected for its fruit production it will provide some berries for songbirds. This is a more stable plant than older variegated cultivars, and has more blue in the foliage.
| Dimensions | 8 × 8 ft |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Sambucus nigra 'Sanivalk' PP#28,314, CBRAF |
| Zone | 4, 5, 6, 7 |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Variegated, White |
| Height | 8-12' |
| Width/Spread | 8-12' |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Soil | Moist, Wet |
| Bloom Time | Early Summer |
| Uses | Borders, Containers, Foundations, Naturalizing |
| Features | Alkaline soil, Clay soil, Deer resistant, Drought tolerant, Edible, Foliage interest |
May be pruned after flowering. If being grown as a foliage plant, it can be pruned in early spring.
