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You’ve never seen an elderberry like Laced Up® before: it combines a striking fastigiate habit with lacy, near-black foliage. The effect is something like a flock of birds taking flight. Pink flowers in early summer turn to black fruit if a pollinator like Black Lace® or Instant Karma® elderberry is planted nearby.
| Dimensions | 3 × 6 ft |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Sambucus nigra 'SNR1292' PP#29,051, CBR#6310 |
| Zone | 4, 5, 6, 7 |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Black, Purple |
| Height | 6-10' |
| Width/Spread | 3-.5' |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Soil | Moist, Wet |
| Bloom Time | Early Summer |
| Uses | Foundations, Specimen, Woodland gardens |
| Features | Alkaline soil, Clay soil, Deer resistant, Drought tolerant, Edible, Foliage interest |
Extremely adaptable to soil pH and moisture levels. Blooms on old wood. However, pruning after bloom will remove the potential for fruit to set.
