Black Lace® Elderberry Sweet Cherry Introduced from the North Carolina

Introduced from the North Carolina Experiment station in 1988

from Cornell University in Geneva

old European variety that is larger in the middle and tapers at both ends

Plant another variety of S

with a mature bush size of about 4' x 5'

Black Lace® Elderberry Sweet Cherry Introduced from the North CarolinaSambucus nigra 'Black Lace' Black Lace has beautiful, inky purple black foliage that is finely cut like a Japanese maple. Enjoy the pink blooms and a light harvest of edible black fruit. Plant it as a dramatic accent; having another S. nigra nearby may increase the yield slightly, but this plant really shines for its ornamental, not fruiting, qualities. USDA Zone: 4 9 Grow Height: 8' (Medium) Sun: Full Sun Ripening Time: Late Summer Pollination: