Sambucus nigra 'Cherry Lace' - 60-80 CM C20

Description
These produce black, round fruits from August. They exude a light fragrance. The green-red shoots are also an interesting sight.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Sambucus nigra 'HYFJOLAIS'(s).

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * suitable for flowering hedges * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers * attractive yellow autumn colouring * suitable for containers * tolerates pruning * green-red shoots * easy to care for * resistant to urban climates, salt air tolerant

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. Attractive yellow autumn colouring. Long lasting.

Bark
Grey, corky, longitudinally furrowed bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Black elder 'Cherry Lace'® is broad and loose in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally from February to March, is advisable for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Pruning: In the period from February to March - Fertilise: In the period from March to the beginning of April - Watering: In the period from May to September.

Care
Cut back boldly in spring so that the plant grows compactly.

Flower
The pink-red flowers appear in umbrella clusters from May to June. These are slightly scented.

fruit
The black drupes have an aromatic flavour. The flesh of these round drupes is juicy. Ripening time from August.

Use
Container, solitary, bee pasture, hedge, bird food plant

Root
Sambucus nigra 'Cherry Lace'® is a shallow-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.