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Sambucus nigra Eva ('Black Lace®')
Black Lace® Elderberry (Black Elderberry): Patent PP15575, CPBR2633
Dramatic, intense, purple-black foliage is finely cut and similar to a Japanese maple leaf. Soft pink flowers are a great contrast to the dark foliage. The blackish-red fall berries appear in abundance and can be used for elderberry wine, jam, or left for the birds and wildlife.
- » Proven Winners® ColorChoice®
- » Pink lemon-scented flowers in a flat-topped cluster
- » Purple-black berries in clusters in July if a cross-pollinator is present
- » Attractive, finely cut, dark purple-black foliage
- » Mostly vertical with weak stems
- » Bloom Time: June
- » Requires Sambucus Laced Up® nearby to produce fruit
2gal
$53.63
7gal
Low Inventory
$159.25
6gal
Treeform
$227.50
10gal
Treeform
$276.25
Growth Rate
| • | Medium |
Flowering Time
| • | Spring |
Foliage Color
| • | Purple |
Planting instructions
| • | Container Plants |
Additional Information about Sambucus nigra 'Eva'
All parts of the plant are toxic to pets and livestock. But because of the distinctive odour of the leaves, animals tend to avoid it.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Sambucus nigra 'Eva'
It grows best in a moist soil but will become more drought tolerant as it ages. Heavy pruning in the first few years will strengthen the plant and prevent it from becoming leggy. Fruits are edible, but must be cooked. Uncooked berries may induce illness.