Elderberry, Lemony Lace
Sambucus nigra
$59.99
Unit price perBack for the 2026 season.
A refined yet durable garden shrub featuring beautiful, threadlike golden foliage all season; creamy white flowers in spring followed by bright red berries; compact and upright habit, a reliable color accent for the garden
Lemony Lace ® Elder features showy clusters of lightly-scented creamy white flowers held atop the branches in mid spring. It has attractive gold foliage which emerges indian red in spring. The deeply cut ferny compound leaves are highly ornamental but do not develop any appreciable fall color. The red fruits are held in abundance in spectacular clusters in early fall.
Lemony Lace ® Elder is a dense multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.
This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. It is a good choice for attracting birds to your yard. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;
Mature Height: 15' - 20'
Mature Spread: 5' - 8'
Sunlight Exposure: Sun, Partial
Water Needs: Moderate
Plant Profile
Elderberry, Lemony Lace
Sunlight Exposure
Sun, Partial
Water Needs
Moderate
Landscape Use
Border, Mass Planting
Growth Rate
Fast
Growth Shape
Upright
Flowering Season
Spring
Foliage Color
Green
Pest + Disease Resistance
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Disease Resistant
Pollinator + Wildlife Support
Native (Great Lakes Region), Pollinator – Butterflies, Benefits Birds
Season of Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall Color
Green
Garden Performance & Beauty
Fragrant
Environmental Tolerances
Cold Tolerant, Erosion Control, Juglone (Black Walnut) Tolerant
Winter Foliage
Deciduous
