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Is Black Lace Elderberry an evergreen?
Noted for its dramatic foliage, award-winning Sambucus nigra Black Lace® (Elderberry) is a large, upright, deciduous shrub adorned with a striking lacy foliage of deeply dissected, purple black leaves from spring to fall.
Does Black Lace Elderberry lose its leaves?
Do Elderberry Plants Lose Their Leaves? Elderberry will begin to drop their leaves toward the late summer and through the fall. These deciduous shrubs will lose their foliage before winter and then gain it back once springtime hits.
What is the difference between Sambucus black beauty and black lace?
Unlike Black Beauty whose leaves are sharply oval-shaped, compound, and subtly serrated, the foliage of Black Lace is multi-lobed and finely cut in a texture reminiscent of lace when viewed from afar.
Where should I plant my Black Lace Elderberry?
Culture: Black Lace should be planted in sun or partial shade in hardiness zones 4-7. Full sun is needed for the best color. Uses: Great as a shrub in the landscape or as a potted shrub on the patio. Good in groupings or masses, or perennial and shrub borders.
Do black lace elderberry loose leaves in winter?
Plant Care: Shrub - Renewal (woody multi-stemmed plants that lose their leaves every winter and look best on younger stems, which emerge from the base of the plant): Prune regularly to promote health, provide air circulation, maintain a desirable shape, and to remove dead or damaged branches.
Does Sambuca lose its leaves in winter?
This shrub is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
How fast does Sambucus black Lace grow?
They are fast growing, often putting on 2ft to 3ft in the first year and twice that in the second, and happy on a range of soils, be they heavy or light, acid or alkaline.
Is black lace elderberry invasive?
Birds and butterflies are attracted to Black Lace Elderberry blossoms. This plant will tolerate pruning to restrict its size. While not seen as invasive, this shrub will self-seed and form root suckers to form new plants.
How do you prune Sambucus black Lace?
In autumn, its leaves turn a rich red. To produce the best coloured leaves, prune plants back to ground level every year in early spring (bear in mind this may be at the expense of flowers and fruit). It works well when planted on its own or as part of a hedge.
Can black lace elderberry be kept small?
* Size: 6 to 8 feet tall and wide, but can be kept smaller with annual early-spring pruning. Don't hesitate to make a few in-season snips if it starts get too rangy for your taste. Shape it as you like.
Is elderberry an evergreen?
The American elderberry, sometimes known as the common elderberry, is a deciduous shrub with bright white flowers and small, dark berries.
Can you hard prune Sambucus black Lace?
Prune in late autumn or early spring for the best results. Also, some gardeners recommend pruning hard in spring every three years or so to encourage optimum growth.
Is elderberry an evergreen?
The American elderberry, sometimes known as the common elderberry, is a deciduous shrub with bright white flowers and small, dark berries.
How do you take care of black lace elderberry?
Best in moist soil although will tolerate dry soils. Thrives under acid or alkaline soils. Best if pruned immediately after blooming. May be pruned to the ground each year and grown like a perennial.
Why are my elderberry leaves wilting?
Verticillium infection usually starts in the roots and spreads from there (via xylem, the plant's “circulatory” system) throughout the plant, although it can enter via wounds on branches or trunks. Ultimately the infection cuts off water flow, causing wilting.
How quickly does black lace elderberry grow?
American elderberries have a moderate growth rate, growing 6 to 12 feet tall within three years of planting. These plants spread through suckers to become a dense hedge. They typically begin producing fruit within two to three years of planting, as well.
What is the name of the shrub with purple leaves?
Noted for its dramatic foliage, award-winning Sambucus nigra Black Lace® (Elderberry) is a large, upright, deciduous shrub adorned with a striking lacy foliage of deeply dissected, purple black leaves from spring to fall. In early summer, a profusion of lemon-scented umbels packed with creamy pink flowers are on display. They contrast nicely with the dark leaves and give way to purple-black berries later in the season. Both fruit and flowers may be used for flavoring and cooking. Tough and adaptable, this is a stunning shrub for the mixed border, hedges or screens.
What is the color of umbels?
They contrast nicely with the dark leaves and give way to purple-black berries later in the season. Both fruit and flowers may be used for flavoring and cooking.
How tall does a sage plant grow?
Winner of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society. Grows up to 6-8 ft. tall and wide (180-240 cm). Spreads freely by self-seeding and by root suckers to form colonies. Performs best in full sun or part shade, in moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soils.
When to propogate a spruce tree?
Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer or hardwood cuttings in winter.
This plant is hardy in zones 4 - 7
Zones are based on the lowest average temperature an area is expected to receive during the winter. They are used to determine whether a plant is likely to be perennial in your area. If your zone is equal to or higher than the zone listed for the plant, it will be hardy for you and thrive in your climate.
Features
Black Lace ® elderberry is a perfectly stylish addition to your landscape.
Plant Needs
This beautiful, versatile shrub works in just about any landscape setting or as a potted shrub on the patio. Good in groupings or masses, or perennial and shrub borders. Makes a nice specimen or screen. Good in wet soils.
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