Description
Black Lace Elderberry
Botanical name: Sambucus nigra ‘Black Lace’
Turn your garden into a dramatic showpiece with the Black Lace Elderberry! Its deeply cut, lacy foliage—rich burgundy-black in color—offers a stunning contrast to the pale pink, lemon-scented flower clusters that appear in late spring to early summer. These blooms not only attract pollinators like sugarbirds and bees but are also followed by glossy black berries that can be used in jams, syrups, and wines if cooked.
Growing Conditions:
Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade. Best foliage color develops in full sun.
Soil: Moist, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Tolerates a range of soils, including clay and loam.
Watering: Moderate water needs. Keep soil evenly moist, especially during establishment and dry spells.
Size: Grows up to 2–3m tall and wide, forming an elegant shrub or small tree.
Pruning: Can be pruned hard in late winter or early spring to maintain a compact size and shape.
Care Tips:
Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Perfect as a focal point in borders, hedges, or mixed shrub plantings.
Combine with silver or lime-green foliage plants for striking contrast.
While fruit is edible when cooked, it should not be eaten raw.
Bonus: This elderberry is hardy and low maintenance once established—ideal for both ornamental and productive gardens!
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