Sambucus nigra 'Laced Up'

Sambucus nigra 'Laced Up' offers the same dark, feathery foliage as similar varieties but in a narrow, upright form that is ideal for the smaller garden. Its dark colour also creates valuable depth, making small spaces appear bigger.The finely divided, near black leaves make a dramatic statement, particularly when contrasted with lighter foliage, and offer the perfect backdrop to flattened umbels of pink flowers through summer. Sambucus nigra 'Laced Up' makes a good choice for wildlife friendly gardens - the flowers are highly attractive to pollinating insects and may be followed by shiny black berries that are enjoyed by birds. This fast-growing, unfussy shrub adapts to all soils and is reasonably drought tolerant once established. Ultimate height: 2-2.5m (6.5ft -8.2ft) Ultimate spread: 1m (3.2ft).