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Sambucus nigra ' Black Lace'

Black Lace Elder

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Description

Deciduous shrub that has dark purple foliage and vibrant pink flowers. Purple berries soon follow that are suitable for producing wine.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

12-25', 25-40'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Purple

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Black

Fruit Season

Summer, Fall

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Foundation

Special Uses

Screen

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.