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SAMBUCUS nigra 'Black Lace'

Commonly known as Common elder

Dramatic dark purple, nearly-black foliage and dissected leaves like a Japanese maple.

Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only

£14.50 each

MULTIBUY SAVING

Any 3+ for £12.00 each

Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

2 to 3 Litre

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Also Specimen £55.00 each

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days
Courier Only due to the size of this plant.

7.5 to 10 Litre

Details
Mature Size
Goes Well With
Planting Combinations
Other Suggestions
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Deciduous
Shades of pink - All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
Height - 3m (10ft)
Spread - 3m (10ft)
Tall Shrub - upright, bushy shrub with stout shoots. produces flowers in flat clusters to 15cm (6in) across.
Hardy - very cold winter - Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
Full sun
Partial shade
Harmful if eaten - These will give you an upset tummy, so please don't eat any of these.
May cause skin allergy or irritant - Having skin or eye contact with these plants could result in an allergic reaction, burning or rash.
Additional Features - Good to know - - easy to grow substitute for Japanese maple. Prune back to ground level each spring and mulch with compost or manure for best foliage effect. Wildlife plant - insects, birds.
Pests & Diseases - black fly infest young shoots and foliage, Verticillium wilt.
Place of origin - garden origin. UK. K. Tobutt, East Malling, Kent
Garden Location/Conditions - Coastal / windswept -
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
Leaf Colour (if not green) - Purple -
Pruning group - Pruning group 4
Suitable for: Deciduous trees and shrubs that flower on current year's growth or are grown for winter stem effect.
Pruning: Hard prune to a low permanent framework.
When: Annually in early Spring.

RHS group 5, 6 & 7
Scented Plants - Scented flowers - - light, citrus fragrance.
Seasonal Interest - Spring -
Summer
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - moderately fertile
Wildlife - Bee friendly -
Bird friendly
Butterfly friendly
Rabbit Resistant