Black Lace® Elderberry
Black Lace® Elderberry (Sambucus nigra ‘Eva’ PP#15575) is a striking ornamental shrub prized for its dramatic, deeply cut, dark purple-black foliage that resembles the texture of Japanese maple leaves. This bold, deciduous shrub produces large clusters of soft pink flowers in early summer, which contrast beautifully against the dark foliage and attract pollinators like bees and butterflies. Following the blooms, clusters of dark purple berries may form, which can be harvested for making elderberry syrup, wine, or jam when cooked, or left on the plant to feed birds and wildlife. Growing 6 to 8 feet tall and wide, Black Lace® Elderberry thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It makes a dramatic statement as a specimen plant, in mixed borders, or even as a bold deciduous hedge. For best foliage color and flowering, plant it in full sun and prune annually in late winter or early spring to maintain its shape and encourage vigorous new growth. It’s also to