In the foreground is Elder 'Black Beauty'. This is rather sparse in its production of berries for birds, the similar 'Guincho Purple' is better in that respect. A number of purple leaved elders are now available, including ones with dissected leaves, which are a better choice for the widlife-friendly garden than purple leaved Japanese Maples. © Marc Carlton 2006

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