Lemony Lace® Elderberry (Sambucus)
Shrub
- Bright gold, lacy foliage makes a statement in your landscape.
- Enjoy white blooms in early spring.
- Versatile plant makes a stunning specimen.
- Zones 4-7, sun/part sun, 7' tall x 7' wide at maturity.
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EXPOSURE
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Description
Details
Patent #: PP 26,613
Common name: Elderberry, Red elderberry
Zone: 4 - 7
Sun exposure: Full sun (6+ hours sun) to part-sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 4-7' tall & wide
Flower color: White
Foliage color: White/cream and green
Season of Interest: Spring-fall
Bloom time: Early spring
Features: Proven Winners, native, deer resistant, cold tolerant
Uses: Specimen, hedge, perennial gardens, landscaping
How to Grow
Light: Full sun (6+ hrs/day) to part shade (4-6 hrs of sun/day). The warmer the climate, the more beneficial shade becomes.
Water: Average.
Space: 6' apart, depending on your ultimate goal for the plant.
Fertilizing: Little needed. Apply a granular rose fertilizer in early spring if desired.
Winterizing: A good 2-3" layer of mulch is recommended; nothing else is needed.
Maintenance & Pruning: Avoid cutting plants back/trimming them; rather, prune out branches selectively to attain desired shape. If you want to have berries on your plant, you will need to plant another elderberry of the same species within 50' of this one. Not recommended for hot climates.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
I got the quart-size plant, and it arrived small but healthy-looking. It went into the ground here in Ohio on May 15 2021, in a mostly-sunny corner of the yard where we also have our beehives. It grew slowly but steadily, and now (August 28 2021) is a good 2 feet tall and doing very well. It has not flowered, but I didn't expect it to until the second year in the ground. All in all, a really pretty plant and a welcome addition to the garden.
Arrived healthy but travel weary. Let it rest a few days before planting as recommended. Noticed it perked up considerably by day three in the garden. If it looks anything like the photos, it will be a perfect addition to my pollinators garden.
An incredibly healthy beautiful plant. I am tickled to death.
Although small it arrived in good shape
This shrub may not be tough enough for my yard. Some of the delicate branches were crushed between shipping and unboxing. Had to fence it against deer and other damage. Hoping for the best.
Hello! We’re sorry that you received plants that are not up to our standards. We try our best to provide excellent plants, but some factors, like shipping and handling, are outside our control. That’s why we have a 60-day guarantee on all of our orders. Please email your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
Elderberry (Sambucus) is a beautiful plant that's easy to grow. I planted it last spring because it seemed to meet my requirements- native to my area, easy to grow, and deer resistant. All was fine till early summer when the neighborhood deer discovered them. I was horrified to find one morning only stems and a few leaves on all my plants. This plant is suppose to be highly resistant to deer, but that simply means it's a lower priority on the deer menu. My elderberry struggled through the summer and fall and now I don't know if anything will grow this spring.
We're sorry that the deer enjoyed your plants before you could. Young plants are especially susceptible to deer damage, so we highly recommend protecting new plants in areas with high deer traffic. Our fall guarantee covers plants received after September 1 until May 2025, so we have you covered. Please send your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
smallest / driest plant ever received, so disappointed. other plants in order were fine, not this one
Hello! We’re sorry that you received plants that are not up to our standards. We try our best to provide excellent plants, but some factors, like shipping and handling, are outside our control. That’s why we have a 60-day guarantee on all of our orders. On each product page and our plant sizes page, we note that all of our plants are young. The size of our plants varies depending on the time of year and whether they were recently trimmed. The most important thing when purchasing plants, online or in garden centers, is a full and robust root system, which we prioritize. Please email your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
I put it in right away but not sure it’s going to make it. Will keep my eyes on it.
We’re sorry you’re not satisfied with your plants! On each product page and our plant sizes page, we note that all of our plants are young. The size of our plants varies depending on the time of year and whether they were recently trimmed. The most important thing when purchasing plants, online or in garden centers, is a full and robust root system, which we prioritize. Trimming only encourages stronger root development! All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee, so please reach out to [email protected] to start the claims process if necessary.
Lemony Lace® Elderberry
While not a fan of yellow plants, I wanted something to contrast against a curve of dark green arb hedge with color and form. It arrived a little limp (soil was damp and it was well protected from damage but apparently it's not a fan of traveling). While waiting a couple weeks to prep the planting area, it perked right up in the pot and was twice the size by the time it was planted. Mid-Aug heat hasn't bothered it a bit. Compared to the hedge, it's a tiny thing right now but the light green/chartreuse lacey form is already a standout. It's going to be beautiful once matured.
Just received 2 of these plants a few weeks ago. They arrived healthy looking and were packaged well. Planted them days later and are now taking hold. Realizing it may take a few years to reach their full growth, they have already grown a few inches and are looking great. Excited to see their growth and beauty as seasons pass.
I gave one star because I never received the plant. A few weeks after I ordered I was notified that the lemon lace elderberry is not in stock. Then I got an email asking me to review the plant.
Lemony Lace® Elderberry
The selection, packaging and quick delivery make this a wonderful website.
Perfect
We did a big landscape project this year and when I saw these on Garden Answer (youtube) I had to have them. Sadly there was no local option and GGP came to the rescue. It has only been about 9 weeks and they have made good progress. I believe it will take a few years but these and the larger Black Lace I bought will be perfect. I may get a couple more but in larger containers next year. I got quart I think and would like 2Gal
Lemony Lace® Elderberry
2 plants were not in great shape when they arrived. I left message for customer service, they returned my call within 24 hours and replaced the plants! I will definitely repeat business!!!
Been in the ground a month and has already grown so much in part sun. Love the color and foliage. Amazing delivery speed. So happy with my purchase
I love my plant. It came a bit on the small side but quickly took off. It grows super fast! Package was nice and secure. I love ordering from GGP.
looks good so far
Can birds etc eat the berries?
Though the berries of Lemony Lace® Elderberry should not be consumed by humans, birds do indeed love them and will be attracted to the plant.
What size is this plant?
We offer Lemony Lace® Elderberry in a one quart container. You can see information on plants sizes here:
https://www.greatgardenplants.com/pages/sizes
What's the best fertilizer for this Lacey plant elderberry
Little fertilizer is needed for the Lemony Lace® Elderberry but you may apply a granular rose fertilizer in early spring if desired.
Need 1 gallon plans
Hello! Below is a link to the shrubs we offer in a one gallon size.
https://www.greatgardenplants.com/collections/gallons
How many years for full maturity
Hello there! It can take up to 5 years for shrubs to reach their mature size.