Is Sambucus Lemony lace Evergreen?

A native of North America, the Lemony Lace Elderberry grows to 3 to 6 feet tall with a spread equaling the same width. When planting, space 2 to 3 feet apart for a tighter hedge. This deciduous plant loses its leaves in winter but will be ready and waiting to make a full return in spring.

How tall does Lemony Lace elderberry get?

3 to 6 ft. tall
Moderate grower to 3 to 6 ft. tall and wide. Spring, followed by berries in fall. This distinctive golden, thread-like foliage looks wonderful in mixed borders or as a high-impact specimen plant.

Are Lemony Lace elderberry edible?

Sambucus nigra produces blue or black fruit in late summer that may be used for jelly or juice. Wine may also be a possibility. The flowers are also edible: use them for fritters or make a refreshing (and non-alcoholic) cordial. Lemony Lace™ elderberry grows 3-5′ tall and wide, and is hardy to USDA Zone 3.

How do you care for a Sambucus racemosa?

Will tolerate full sun in northern climates, but prefers light shade in warmer areas.

1. Grows up to 3-5 ft.
2. Performs best in full sun or part shade, in moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soils.
3. Excellent choice as a single specimen plant, for mixed borders, informal screens or hedges.

What grows well with lemony lace?

This distinctive golden, thread-like foliage looks wonderful in mixed borders or as a high-impact specimen plant. Plant it with Black Lace sambucus for a really bold statement! The red fall fruit makes it a good addition to wildlife gardens.

How do you prune Lemony Lace?

Some horticulturists recommend a hard spring pruning for maintaining best foliage appearance and habit. For the best foliage color, plant ‘Smnsrd4’ LEMONY LACE in full sun. Little pruning required. Remove older or weaker canes and prune lightly as needed after flowering.

How do you grow Lemony Lace?

How to grow it: Plant Lemony Lace elderberry in full sun to part shade. This plant is most tolerant of full sun in cooler climates; more shade or filtered light is beneficial in southern regions with hot, harsh sun. It is somewhat tolerant of dry spells once it is established, but it appreciates more regular watering.

How do you grow sambucus Lemony Lace?

Does Lemony Lace elderberry need a pollinator?

Sambucus racemosa is a deciduous multi-stemmed shrub grown for foliage color and ornamental fruit. Prefers a moist soil but will adapt to dry soils. No pollinator needed.

What is Sambucus racemosa lace?

Noted for its golden foliage, Sambucus racemosa Lemony Lace® (Elderberry) is a compact, deciduous shrub adorned with a luminous lacy foliage of deeply dissected leaves. Emerging bright yellow with red edges in spring, the foliage turns an attractive chartreuse and forms a dense, irregular mound of extremely fine texture.

Should I prune my Lemony lace Sambucus?

Though it is a large plant, it can be pruned to stay smaller if you’d like. A People’s Choice Award winner at the 2014 Farwest Horticulture Trade Show, Lemony Lace Sambucus also won a Green Thumb Award from the Direct Gardening Association. Top reasons to grow Lemony Lace elderberry: very colorful from spring through fall

What does lemongrass lace look like?

We are happy to oblige: 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.

Why should I grow Lemony lace elderberry?

Top reasons to grow Lemony Lace elderberry: This distinctive golden, thread-like foliage looks wonderful in mixed borders or as a high-impact specimen plant. Plant it with Black Lace sambucus for a really bold statement!