Sambucus nigra Black Lace

Sambucus nigra ‘Black Lace’ has superlative, finely dissected burgundy-black foliage and pink flowers.

Sambucus nigra Black Lace ‘Eva’ has superlative, finely dissected burgundy-black foliage offering both stunning texture and striking folial colour. Clusters of pink flowers are borne in early summer — a sight to behold against the foliage! The flowers are followed by blackish-red berries.

Common Name:  Elderberry

Family:  Adoxaceae (The Viburnum family)

Zone Hardiness:  4-10

Light:  Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade

Height:  4-6'

Width:  3-5'

Primary Bloom Colour:  Pink

Secondary Bloom Colour:  White/Cream

Foliage Colour:  Burgundy/Red/Purple

Class:  Deciduous

Type:  Shrub

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Soil Moisture:  Average, Moist

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Fragrance:  Yes

Berries:  Red

Benefits:  Butterflies Bees

Deer Resistant:  Unknown

BC Native:  No

Native Habitat:  Hedgerows, scrub, woods, roadsides, and waste places especially on disturbed base-rich and nitrogen-rich soils.

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