Sambucus nigra Black Lace®

Sambucus nigra Black Lace® : Lacy Black Leaves beneath Scented Pink Blooms

Black Lace elderberry carries finely cut purple-black leaves below lemon-scented pink flower clusters. The dark lacy foliage remains a strong feature even when the shrub is out of bloom.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 2-2.50 m
• Spread: 2-2.50 m
• Flower Colour: Pink
• Flowering Period: June
• Foliage: Black / Purple
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun / Partial Sun
• Soil Requirements: Moist to Wet Soil; Well-Drained Soil; Average to Dry Soil

Uses and Benefits: Use it as a dramatic foliage specimen with space for the broad crown.

Care Instructions: Remove weak stems and provide a compatible pollinator if a berry crop is desired.