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Planting large bushes

emelemel Posts: 10
in Problem solving
Is it safe to plant Sambucus black lace Elder close to the house

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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    Yes 👍 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • emelemel Posts: 10
    I am concerned as to the roots as I would like to gift my second black lace (in large pot) to our Church for the small garden area next to the brand new extension. I know its wanted, its beauty is noted, but I sense the fear??
  • punkdocpunkdoc Posts: 15,039
    Fear ye not.
    How can you lie there and think of England
    When you don't even know who's in the team

    S.Yorkshire/Derbyshire border
  • HelixHelix Posts: 631
    It's a large shrub so needs space, so you would have to plant 150cm from the edge anyway.  And it’s roots, while vigorous, are not invasive. 
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