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The heavily cut, dark burgundy black foliage resembles that of a Japanese maple. In mid summer large flat flowers appear in a shade of light pink that is a great contrast to the dark foliage. When planted with Black lace®, Laced Up® will produce Elderberry fruit. Hardy in zones 5-7, Laced Up® elderberry grows best in full sun to part shade locations. Trimming is generally not necessary, but if you desire we recommend trimming in the fall. 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