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Black Lace Elder

Sambucus Nigra 'Black Lace'

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Overview

Sambucus nigra 'Black Lace' is a striking, deciduous shrub reaching up to 8 feet in height and spread. It boasts finely cut, almost black foliage and soft pink spring flowers that give way to dark berries. Thriving in USDA zones 4-7, it prefers full sun to partial shade and adaptable to various soil types. Ideal for dramatic borders or as a feature plant, it adds texture and contrast to any garden design.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 5–8Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Black Lace Elder (Sambucus Nigra 'Black Lace') — Ideal for dramatic borders or as a feature plant, it adds texture and contrast to any garden design
Black Lace Elder (Sambucus Nigra 'Black Lace') — scientifically named Sambucus nigra 'Black Lace'Black Lace Elder (Sambucus Nigra 'Black Lace') — is a striking cultivar of the common elderberryBlack Lace Elder (Sambucus Nigra 'Black Lace') — Thriving in USDA zones 4-7, it prefers full sun to partial shade and adaptable to various soil typesBlack Lace Elder (Sambucus Nigra 'Black Lace') — renowned for its ornamental attributesBlack Lace Elder (Sambucus Nigra 'Black Lace') — It boasts finely cut, almost black foliage and soft pink spring flowers that give way to dark berriesBlack Lace Elder (Sambucus Nigra 'Black Lace') — Sambucus nigra 'Black Lace' is a striking, deciduous shrub reaching up to 8 feet in height and spread+2

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
5–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Black Lace Elder (Sambucus Nigra 'Black Lace') — Ideal for dramatic borders or as a feature plant, it adds texture and contrast to any garden design
Black Lace Elder (Sambucus Nigra 'Black Lace') — scientifically named Sambucus nigra 'Black Lace'
Black Lace Elder (Sambucus Nigra 'Black Lace') — is a striking cultivar of the common elderberry
Black Lace Elder (Sambucus Nigra 'Black Lace') — Thriving in USDA zones 4-7, it prefers full sun to partial shade and adaptable to various soil types
Black Lace Elder (Sambucus Nigra 'Black Lace') — renowned for its ornamental attributes
Black Lace Elder (Sambucus Nigra 'Black Lace') — It boasts finely cut, almost black foliage and soft pink spring flowers that give way to dark berries
Black Lace Elder (Sambucus Nigra 'Black Lace') — Sambucus nigra 'Black Lace' is a striking, deciduous shrub reaching up to 8 feet in height and spread
Black Lace Elder (Sambucus Nigra 'Black Lace') — This deciduous shrub stands out with its finely dissected
Black Lace Elder (Sambucus Nigra 'Black Lace') — deep purple-black foliage
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