Scientific Name: Sambucus nigra ‘Eva’
Common Name:
Black Lace Elderberry
Life Cycle: Perennial
Hardiness Zones: 4-7
Physical Characteristics:
Height: 6-8 ft.
Spread: 6-8 ft
Form: Upright
Growth Rate: Moderate
Resistance/ Tolerance: Clay Soil
Ornamental Characteristics:
Texture: Fine
Flowers: Small clusters of fragrant pink flowers that bloom in June/ July, and lead to edible berries most often used in preserves or tonics.
Bark: Non-descript
Foliage: Deep purple compound pinnate lacey leaves that are feathered and slightly pointy.
Objectionable Features: Can sucker and get wild looking.
Habitat Requirements:
Soil Preferences: Prefers wet to moist well-draining soils, but is tolerant of clay.
Exposure: Full Sun to part shade
Water Requirements: Moderate to wet.
Maintenance Characteristics:
High maintenance. Remove suckers to keep a more formal look, or hard-prune in late fall to maintain a smaller size and encourage darker purple foliage.
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