Laced Up® Elderberry (Sambucus)
Shrub
- Unique and versatile upright habit.
- Enjoy big pink flower clusters.
- Great for beginners and small spaces.
- Zones 4-7, sun/part sun, 10' tall x 5' wide at maturity.
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Description
Details
Patent #: PP 29,051
Common name: Elderberry
Zone: 4 - 7
Sun exposure: Full sun (6+ hours sun) to part sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 6 -10' tall x 3 - 5' wide
Flower color: Pink
Foliage color: Near black
Season of Interest: Spring-fall
Bloom time: Early summer
Features: Rare & unusual, rabbit & deer resistant, Proven Winners, drought tolerant, 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: 2-4' 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 ordered my Laced Up Elderberry on May 27, 2026, it shipped on June 1, and arrived on June 4, so I was very happy with the shipping speed. The plant arrived a little wilted, but it perked up quickly after I watered it. I left it in the pot for a few weeks to acclimate to being outside in the shade before planting it in the ground on June 25. At first, it seemed to be doing well, but later it started turning brown. We had some hot weather but I was consistent with watering, so I'm not sure what caused it to decline. At this point, I'm not sure if it will survive, so I'm giving it some time to see if it recovers. Hopefully, it will bounce back. Overall, the shipping was fast and the plant initially responded well, but I'm disappointed that it started struggling after being planted.
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I received the tiniest little plant. Hoping once the roots establish it grows quickly 🤞🏻
Arrived very healthy and already hss new growth
Plant arrived in timely manner and packaged very well.will order from this shop again in the near future.
Areived timely and nice healthy plant!!
Nice large starter, healthy roots, will order from again
Arrived in excellent condition and the color is beautiful. Nice large plant.
Arrived in perfect condition
I ordered a one-quart pot and it arrived in perfect condition. The plant is already thriving in the ground, and I can’t wait to see it grow over the coming years. Laced Up is supposed to be a perfect companion for Black Lace if you want pollination, so you’ll get berries for your local wildlife if that’s your thing.
really love these plants. unique and lovely. the plants themselves arrived in very good condition despite a delay in delivery by the post office. the box was left upside down on our porch so there was some spillage, etc. and we worried the plants would be in bad shape, but they were okay and we were able to regather most of the soil. USPS really isn't a great way to ship these. But the plants are thriving and we are very happy.
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I was skeptical this would be as colo0rful as advertised i was absolutely wrong I love the glossy black le4ave against the pink blooms
The plants we received are in Great shape. Very healthy & robust.
Such a beautiful plant- it went next to my established sambucus, so I can have berries
The plant arrived well packaged. Surprised to find it is only 4 inches tall and almost no root system. I hope it makes it but this experience has me rethinking plants online.
Hello! We apologize that you received plants that are not up to our standards. We pride ourselves on shipping young plants with well established root systems. Please send photos of the plants you've received to [email protected] and we would love to make things right.
So far, so good. They're small but seem healthy and are growing.
Excellent packaging, my plant(s) arrived very healthy and seem to be thriving. Thank you.
“LACED UP” arrived in good shape ; watered immediately, gave her 2 days to acclimate - then planted 15 ‘ from my 10 year old “NIGRA”. Next year I’ll get berries.
Well it's still alive but it's not growing has not made any progress it's still only about I don't know six or seven inches tall and that's it.
Hello! Thank you for leaving feedback. When transplanting young plants from a nursery pot to a garden, the plant allocates more energy to root development instead of shoot development (above ground). It's important for them to develop a robust root system so they can actually absorb the nutrients and water in the soil around them. Then after their root system is more developed they'll invest in their shoots and flower development. They generally spend their first year growing roots in their new home, the second year they have more energy to put into growth, and the third year, they are growing and flowering vigorously. This applies to plants in the garden center as well as plants you purchase online. We hope this helps. Happy Gardening!
Arrived quickly and in great shape!
Delivered very healthy and growing well, but slowly.
I expect it to take off this month of August.
Will pollinate my black lace elderberry.
My lemony lemon elderberry failed to flower so the laced up elderberry will serve.
I too question how this can be easy to grow. It wasn’t in good condition when it arrived and I was able to keep it barely alive for months, it finally died in the fall. I don’t lose many plants, probably because I plant them in the conditions called for in the description. Looking back I probably should have complained immediately or potted it over the summer.
Edited 4-18-22 It lives! But there were no wood at all so it is making it’s entrance in the form of leaves growing at ground level. I don’t don’t know what I will have when it is all said and done.
I bought this in the spring and by July it was dead. So disappointed!
Hi, Jane!
I apologize you did not have a successful experience with our plants. We guarantee that you will be satisfied with your purchase and that your plants will arrive healthy, free of pests and diseases, and true to name. If for any reason they are not, you need to notify us within the first 30 days. After 30 days, we cannot be responsible for product that is in your care. This includes overwintering, animals, insects, diseases, improper planting, drought, flooding, poor drainage, etc. Our expert staff is here to assist you with any problem you may be experiencing. Our goal is that you are successful with our product.
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I cannot see how this is an easy plant to grow?? Mine is almost dead, has lost most of its leaves & is no bigger. I thot maybe I watered it too much?? I got that from reading on a google search.
Much smaller than I thought it would be. Planted and is really not doing anything. I got two others elsewhere that are growing much faster, actually don’t know if yours grew at all. Not thrilled
Great company!
Will the Laced Up Elderberry cross pollinate with a Lemony Lace Elderberry? I have a Lemony Lace that will be three years old this season.
No, Lemony Lace and Laced Up are completely different species of elderberry, and because their bloom times don't overlap - Lemony Lace blooms in spring and Laced Up in early summer - they cannot pollinate one another.
How deep and wide should hole be for one quart Laced up Elderberry AND one quart Black-Laced Elderberry
Hello! Thank you for your question. The general rule of thumb is to dig the hole twice as wide and deep as the container the plant is in.
How deep and wide should the hole be for planting this?
Hello! Thank you for your question. The general rule of thumb is to dig the hole twice as wide and deep as the container the plant is in.