Sambucus nigra 'Black Lace'
Sambucus nigra ‘Black Lace’ is a highly prized deciduous ornamental elderberry, known for its finely cut foliage that ranges from very dark purple to almost black. This provides a graphic and contrasting touch to borders, informal hedges, or as a standalone plant. In early summer, it produces large, delicate-smelling pale pink to cream flower clusters, which stand out beautifully against the dark foliage and attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. These flowers give way to decorative black fruits in late summer, which are enjoyed by birds. With a bushy to upright habit, ‘Black Lace’ responds well to pruning to shape its silhouette or encourage abundant flowering. Adapted to well-drained soils, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and offers medium to fast growth, while being hardy down to -34 °C.
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