Elderberry, Lemony Lace

Sambucus nigra

$30

Outdoor Plant Size

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

Plants that are still in good condition may be returned to Chalet-nursery within 14 days of purchasing for a full refund. 

Our planting service comes with a one year warranty. See a breakdown of our warranty below:

If you decide to plant it yourself, and the plant dies within a year, our warranty will cover 50% of the original price in the form of a plant replacement. If Chalet-nursery plants the tree or shrub for you, then we will cover 100% of the price paid in the form of plant replacement as well as planting at no additional cost.

If a tree or shrub purchased from Chalet-nursery dies within a year of planting, you are eligible to receive a Chalet-nursery plant warranty. Specifically:

If planted by yourself: 50% of the plant's purchase amount in the form of plant replacement.
If planted by Chalet-nursery: 100% of the plant's purchase amount in the form of plant replacement, along with free replanting.

The warranty pertains to a one-time replacement and requires proof of purchase issued by Chalet-nursery.

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

Chalet-nursery Quality Guranteed

Each plant is carefully selected by our horticultural experts to ensure top quality, health, and beauty—bringing the best of nature to your home

Local Delivery

Our local delivery service brings plants right to your doorstep, with expert care to ensure they arrive healthy and thriving.

Need Help?

You can make an appointment with our plant specialist for your next visit to our store, or email us.