Sambucus ‘Lemony Lace®’

Lemony Lace offers finely dissected foliage but in a cheery gold color to really light up your landscape. This North American native produces big clusters of white flowers in early spring before the foliage emerges, then bright yellow leaves take over, edged in red. As the foliage ages, it turns an attractive chartreuse. 

Gardening Notes: 

• According to the Humane Society of America, elderberry can be toxic to pets if consumed.
• Best in moist soil although will tolerate dry soils. Thrives under acid or alkaline soils. Best if pruned immediately after blooming. May be pruned to the ground each year and grown like a perennial. 
• PLEASE NOTE: To produce berries, you'll need a Black Beauty, Instant Karma, or Laced Up elderberry as a pollinator

(Photos courtesy of Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc.)