Sambucus nigra 'Black Lace'

Elderberry

Intense purple black foliage is finely cut, giving it an effect similar to that of Japanese maple. Huge 10” diameter creamy pink, fragrant flowers in spring contrast nicely with the dark leaves. They are followed by blackish red fall berries which can be harvested for making wine and jam, or left on the plant to attract birds and other wildlife. 'Black Lace' is very cold hardy and easy to grow, and adaptable to most sites. Full sun is needed for the best color. Tough enough for roadsides or naturalizing. Good in wet soils