Sambucus black lace is a beautiful plant that can add a touch of elegance to any garden. It is a deciduous shrub that is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. The leaves of the sambucus black lace are a deep green color with a purple tinge. The flowers are a delicate white color, and they bloom in the summer.
Alternative name
- elderberry
- black elder
- European elder
- black elderberry
- elderflower
Good to Know
- What is Sambucus black lace?
- It is a deciduous, flowering shrub that is native to Europe and Asia.
- What are the features of Sambucus black lace?
- The features of Sambucus black lace include its dark purple leaves, its white flowers, and its black berries.
- How does Sambucus black lace grow?
- Sambucus black lace grows to be about 6 feet tall and 4 feet wide. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils.
- When does Sambucus black lace flower?
- Sambucus black lace typically flowers in June.
- What are the benefits of Sambucus black lace?
- The benefits of Sambucus black lace include its ornamental value, its attractiveness to bees and other pollinators, and its edible berries.
Related plant:
Sambucus Black Tower
How to Grow
- For sambucus black lace, first step is to choose the right location. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.
- The second step is to prepare the soil. Sambucus black lace grows best in rich, loamy soil. If your soil is sandy or clay, mix in some organic matter such as compost or manure.
- The third step is to plant the seeds or plant young plants. Sambucus black lace can be started from seed or purchased as young plants.
- The fourth step is to water regularly. Sambucus black lace requires moist soil, so water it regularly, especially during hot, dry weather.
- The fifth step is to fertilize monthly. Sambucus black lace benefits from a monthly application of balanced fertilizer.
- The sixth step is to prune annually. Sambucus black lace should be pruned in late winter or early spring to remove any dead or diseased branches.
- The seventh step is to reap the benefits. Sambucus black lace produces beautiful purple flowers in summer and its foliage turns yellow in fall.
- The eighth step is to enjoy! Sambucus black lace is a beautiful addition to any garden and is sure to add visual interest and appeal.
- The ninth step is to share. Sambucus black lace is a perfect plant to pass on to friends and family.
- The tenth and final step is to repeat. Sambucus black lace is a perennial plant, so it will come back year after year.
Soil Condition
About soil condition, Sambucus black lace is a deciduous shrub that prefers well-drained, fertile soil, but can tolerate a range of soil types as long as the soil is not waterlogged. The ideal soil is rich in organic matter and has a pH between 6.0 and 7.5. This shrub is also tolerant of urban pollution.
Light condition
So, like the other Sambucus varieties, Black Lace elderberry does best in full sun to partial shade. Its a heat-loving plant, so it thrives in hot summer weather. Its also tolerant of poor soils, as long as the soil is well-drained.
The Temperature
The temperature condition for sambucus black lace is cool to cold. They prefer full sun but will tolerate partial shade. They are not drought tolerant and will require regular watering to keep the soil moist.
Ideal Humidity
Ideal humidity condition for this plant is 60-70%. The plant can tolerate a range of humidity levels but will thrive in an environment that is not too dry and not too wet. The leaves of the plant may start to droop if the humidity levels are too low. If the humidity levels are too high, the leaves may start to yellow and the plant may be more susceptible to diseases.
The Fertilizer
Regarding fertilizer, this family of plant does not require much. In terms of root, the sambucus black lace has rhizomes, which are thickened, fleshy roots that grow horizontally just beneath the soil surface. horizontal roots are typically wider-spreading than traditional, vertical roots.
Plant Pruning
Pruning your Sambucus Black Lace is important to maintaining its shape and size. Cut back any dead or damaged branches in the spring. You can also prune to control the size and shape of the plant. Sambucus Black Lace responds well to pruning, so don't be afraid to trim it back.
About Propagating
Propagation is best done in the spring or fall. To propagate, take a 4-6 inch cutting from new growth and remove the leaves from the bottom half of the stem. Dip the stem in rooting hormone and plant in a pot filled with moistened potting mix. Keep the cutting moist and in a warm, bright location until new growth appears. Once new growth appears, carefully transplant to a larger pot or into the garden.
Growth Rate
Usually, the plant growth rate information is based on average conditions. In general, they are fast growing plants that can add up to 24 inches of growth per season. However, your particular plant's growth rate will depend on many factors, including the type of sambucus black lace, your growing conditions, and how well you care for your plant.
The Problems
Common problems for this kind of plant are stem cankers, aphids, and powdery mildew. Stem cankers are open wounds on the main stems of the plant that can darken and kill the tissue surrounding it. Aphids are small, winged insects that suck the plants juices, causing the leaves to curl and distort. Powdery mildew is a white or gray powdery growth on the leaves and stems of the plant that can cause the leaves to turn yellow and eventually die.
List to Know
- If you're looking for a fast-growing plant, look no further than Sambucus black lace. This handsome, deciduous shrub can grow up to 3 feet per year.
- Sambucus black lace is an easy plant to care for and is relatively drought tolerant.
- To encourage growth, fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- This plant prefers full sun to partial shade, and well-drained soil.
- To prevent leggy growth, prune in late winter or early spring.
- Sambucus black lace is relatively disease and pest resistant.
- If you live in an area with deer, this plant is also deer resistant.
- This plant is beautiful in mass plantings, as a hedge, or as a specimen plant.
- Sambucus black lace is also a good choice for container gardening.
Substitution
- Sambucus canadensis, common name Canada elder or common elder, is a large, spreading shrub or small tree that grows to a height of 20 feet (1 m).
- Sambucus javanica, is a species of elderberry known by the common name Javanese elderberry.
- Sambucus ebulus, known as Dwarf elder, Danewort, Walewort, Wayfarer's Fumitory, Dune elder; or Dwarf elderberry, is a species of elderberry known by the common names Dwarf elder and Danewort.
- Sambucus gaudichaudiana, known by the common names Gaudichaud elder and Hawaiian elderberry, is a species of elderberry known only from the Hawaiian Islands.
- Sambucus cognata, known by the common names elderberry, red elderberry, and Canyon elderberry, is
Source:
Sambucus nigra Black Lace - Oregon State University
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