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Buds forming on the Smbucus.....


Buds forming on the Smbucus..... (Sambucus nigra (Black Elder))

Will have to cut this down now, usually do it in February....



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Yes, I have been wondering what to do about mine as well. I think its safe to leave it for now...its not breaking yet.

30 Dec, 2015

 

Was thinking the same,as sambucus and buddjela need pruning early spring, with the mild conditions should it be done earlier.? I will check for buds.

30 Dec, 2015

 

Yup, buds on mine too, even after savage pruning in the autumn :)

31 Dec, 2015

 

Buds on mine too.

31 Dec, 2015

amy
Amy
 

Thanks for the reminder I should look at ours ....

3 Jan, 2016

 

Not sure whether to leave it, or prune it now!! all the clematis are shooting as well!

4 Jan, 2016



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