Black Lace® Elderberry (Sambucus)

SHRUB - Proven Winners® ColorChoice®

Fragrant,
Easy to Grow,
Drought Tolerant

$22.99

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Size: PWCC - Quart Pot PWCC - Quart Pot PWCC - 8" Pot

Description

(Elderberry) Add unique foliage and texture to your landscape with Black Lace® Sambucus. The near black foliage with heavily serrated leaves resembles that of Japanese maple or Cimicifuga but it is a whole lot easier to grow. The lacy, intense purple-black foliage offers unique texture to the garden and provides season long interest. In midsummer, massive clusters of pink flowers cover the plant and emit a light lemon fragrance. The flowers are a wonderful contrast to the dark foliage. Standing 6-8 feet tall and spreading 4-5 feet wide, Black Lace® Sambucus is a perfect specimen for landscapes. Planted in full sun to part shade locations, Black Lace® Elderberry prefers moderate to moist soil. Black Lace® is extremely durable and an excellent grower! This deer resistant flowering shrub is a favorite. Black Lace® Sambucus is a Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Flowering Shrub.

More Details

Name: Sambucus nigra 'Eva' PP15,575 Black Lace®
Common Name: Elderberry
Sunlight: Full Sun (+6 hrs.), Part Shade (4-6 hrs.)
Attracts Wings: Bee Friendly, Butterflies, Songbirds
Critter Resistance: Deer
Bloom Time: Late Spring or Early Summer
Flower Color: Pink Shades
Max Height: 6 - 8 Feet
Max Spread: 4 - 5 Feet
Water Requirements: Average Water Needs, High Water Needs
USDA Hardiness Zone: 5, 6, 7
Attributes: Deciduous, Drought Tolerant
Design Use: Border, Container, Massing, Specimen
Blooms On: Last Year's Growth
Growth Habit: Upright

Gardener Tips

For general how to grow tips for Black Lace® Elderberry (Sambucus) and how to care for your shrubs. View Garden Crossings How to care for Shrubs page. Interested in growing tips for other plants we sell. Browse our Plant Care Tips.

Reviews

Love this. I have it growing and coming back in growing zone 8A, Georgia.

I love the contrast of the dark foliage against the lawn and surrounding shrubs of green. In it's second year I can see where this is going to be a standout in it's locations. Looking forward to increased blooms this season.

Lovely Flower Clusters

Lovely flower clusters throughout the season. Birds enjoy the berries. Black Lace is a little leggy, and breaks easily, so should be planted well away from pathways.