Sambucus

The genus Buzin (Sambucus) consists of about 40 species of deciduous multi-stem branched shrubs and small trees. Leaves are serrated, unparalleled or triple. Small white or ivory flowers are collected in lush apical umbrellas or panicles. Each flower has 5 petals; of them protrude stamens with yellow anthers. Red, blue or black bone fruits appear in place of flowers. The most common species that occurs in nature in the forests of Europe is the black buzina (Sambucus nigra) with a very branched trunk, 5-10 m high. Unpaired leaves with 3-7 leaves in autumn acquire a bronze color. In spring, large cream-white aromatic inflorescences bloom. The fruits are edible, violet-black, appear in late summer. Buzina red, or brushy, common (S. racemosa), is a branching shrub with a thick trunk at the base. In April-May, yellowish-white flowers in panicles bloom, replaced by red berries. Canadian buzina (S. canadensis) is a shrub with complex leaves of 7 large leaves. Inflorescences are large, appear in June-July, and then are replaced by dark purple fruits.

The genus Buzin (Sambucus) consists of about 40 species of deciduous multi-stem branched shrubs and small trees. Leaves are serrated, unparalleled or triple. Small white or ivory flowers are collected in lush apical umbrellas or panicles.

Each flower has 5 petals; of them protrude stamens with yellow anthers. Red, blue or black bone fruits appear in place of flowers.

The most common species that occurs in nature in the forests of Europe is the black buzina (Sambucus nigra) with a very branched trunk, 5-10 m high. Unpaired leaves with 3-7 leaves in autumn acquire a bronze color. In spring, large cream-white aromatic inflorescences bloom. The fruits are edible, violet-black, appear in late summer.

Buzina red, or brushy, common (S. racemosa), is a branching shrub with a thick trunk at the base. In April-May, yellowish-white flowers in panicles bloom, replaced by red berries.

Canadian buzina (S. canadensis) is a shrub with complex leaves of 7 large leaves. Inflorescences are large, appear in June-July, and then are replaced by dark purple fruits.

Cultivation

Buzina is grown in parks and gardens as an ornamental shrub. It can be planted in autumn or spring. In cold climatic zones, it is better to plant a permanent place in the fall, since in spring the soil may still be frozen. The culture has no special requirements for soil, but it is better that it is loose and not too dry.

Location

Buzina is planted both in the open sun and in the midday.

Temperature

It is a stable plant that tolerates both high and low temperatures well.

Watering

Required only immediately after planting to a permanent location.

Reproduction

Propagated by seeds, root offspring, stump; in culture - cuttings. For reproduction in October-November, cuttings are taken about 30 cm long with mature wood. They easily form roots in the usual soil, composed of sand and peat in equal parts. Then the cuttings are placed alone in pots, and a year later they are finally planted. Semi-wood cuttings (a branch of the current year with a "heel") of 10 cm long are taken, on the contrary, at the height of summer (July-August) and after they give roots, they are transplanted into a pot, then periodically transferred to large containers during the year, after which they are finally planted.

Diseases

Branch cancer initiates various fungal infections. Affected branches should be trimmed. Leaf spotting also occurs due to fungi - it is less common, but, however, fungicides have to be used. Due to oidium, white powdered spots may appear on the leaves. If necessary, grey, caratan or other oidium preparation is treated.

Branch cancer initiates various fungal infections. Affected branches should be trimmed. Leaf spotting also occurs due to fungi - it is less common, but, however, fungicides have to be used.

Due to oidium, white powdered spots may appear on the leaves. If necessary, grey, caratan or other oidium preparation is treated.

Acquisition

Buzina can be purchased in specialized gardening centers and nurseries. In cold climatic areas, buying plants and planting them is finally best in the fall. In mild climates, this is usually done in spring. Select well-branched instances without obvious defects.