A Landscape with Sophisticated Style

Black Lace® elderberry (Sambucus nigra) is the perfect plant to take your landscape to the next level. With its rich color and impressive size, it creates an atmosphere of elegance and sophistication that dramatically improves the overall allure of your outdoor space.

Growing between 6-10′ tall and wide, Black Lace elderberry is a statement plant. Its purple-black foliage is striking, appearing as intricately cut as lace itself. This image is further improved upon in summer by the arrival of delicate pink and white flowers, which create an eye-popping contrast against the darker leaves. And the interest doesn’t have to end there! When planted near another cultivar of Sambucus nigra, its autumn look can be just as stylish, with tiny black fruit replacing the summer blooms.

Black Lace elderberry is suited for USDA zones 4-7. Its best foliage and flowers require at least four hours of direct sunlight. This variety is considered very tough, tolerating a range of conditions and soil types. Its large habit can be used in various ways within a landscape, most commonly as a specimen plant. No pruning is typically needed.

Drama in the Garden

Want to bring a bit of drama to your garden? From large blooms to interesting habits, there are a number of fun ways to add flair to your outdoor space, but one of the boldest is with rich dark foliage. Deep purple tones stand out stylishly against a myriad of greens and can provide the perfect shake-up for a more dynamic landscape.

Black Lace elderberry is an excellent plant to start with, but we have more to offer! For additional recommendations, check out this great article by Sam, “8 Shrubs With Purple Leaves to Add Drama to Your Garden.” Find the perfect plant to elevate your garden’s theatrical appeal!