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Exposurepartial shade

Watermoderate

Typeshrub

Distribution

Sambucus nigra Black Lace

Black Lace Elderberry

Flower Color

Description

A deciduous shrub to 3m with very deeply dissected purplish-black foliage from spring to autumn, giving a distinctive lacy effect. Flat umbels of tiny pinkish flowers are borne abundantly in summer and have the characteristic grape scent of elder flowers. Purple-black berries may follow. The fruit and flowers may be used for flavouring drinks and in cooking

Mature Height

Mature Spread

Plant Characteristics

Foliage

Deciduous

Growth Habit

Bushy

Growth Speed

Moderate · 0.4 m/yr

Soil Texture

ClayLoamSand

Soil pH

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Soil Moisture

Moist but well-drainedWell-drained

Hardiness (RHS)

Hardiness (USDA)

Zones 4-7

Fragrance

Flower

Flowering Season

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Key Features

deciduous

Available Variants

Container Size	Details	Price
H: 60cm3808B	H: 60cm	€25.99
H: 30cm3808BC	H: 30cm	€9.37
H: 15cm3808J	H: 15cm	€7.37

All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.