Much like the singer with whom it shares its name sambucus nigra 39madonna39 is a superstar this hardy shrub boasts incredible variegated deciduous leaves the yellow hue of which fades to a subtle white colour as the season progresses as if this wasn39t enough this foliage bears starry blooms in the early summer and dark fruit in the autumn this fruit expands the elder39s fan base for it is appreciated not only by gardeners but also by wildlife attracting local birds with a