Sambucus nigra
A remarkable advancement in elderberry breeding is Black Lace. It has finely cut, intensely purple-black leaf that has a Japanese maple-like appearance. In spring, cream-colored blossoms make a striking contrast to the dark foliage. Fall berries, which are a dark red color, follow them. These berries can be picked to make elderberry wine and jam, or they can be left on the plant to draw birds and other wildlife.
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Hardiness Zone | 5-7 |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Early Summer |
| Height | 6' - 8' (ft) |
| Spread | 6' - 8' (ft) |
| Spacing | 84" - 108" (in) |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Clay Soil, Deer |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens |
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Image © Proven Winners
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Black Lace Elderberry
Sambucus nigra
A remarkable advancement in elderberry breeding is Black Lace. It has finely cut, intensely purple-black leaf that has a Japanese maple-like appearance. In spring, cream-colored blossoms make a striking contrast to the dark foliage. Fall berries, which are a dark red color, follow them. These berries can be picked to make elderberry wine and jam, or they can be left on the plant to draw birds and other wildlife. |
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