Essex,
United Kingdom 
how hard do i have to cut it down
On plant
Sambucus nigra
21 Nov, 2009
Answers
And tends to be spindly with leaves far apart up the stem
21 Nov, 2009
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I presume you mean pruning, with that type of Elder, if it is a young tree I would let it develop it's own shape for a year or two. Cutting back only promotes a lot of young growth and it is not altogether hardy.
21 Nov, 2009