{"product_id":"laced-up-elderberry","title":"Laced Up Elderberry","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Bold, Columnar Black-Leaved Elderberry for Tight Spaces\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaced Up Elderberry (\u003cem\u003eSambucus nigra\u003c\/em\u003e 'Laced Up') is a dramatic, strongly upright shrub with finely cut, near-black foliage held on a narrow, columnar frame — a striking vertical accent where width is limited. Pink-budded white flowers appear in early summer, drawing pollinators. Its tall, slim silhouette makes a living exclamation point in borders and entryways in Edina, Woodbury, and Maple Grove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLaced Up Elderberry Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSambucus nigra 'Laced Up' (SNR1292)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6–10 ft. tall, 2–3 ft. wide (narrow, columnar)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–7 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a — hardy; give it a sheltered spot)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to part shade (darkest foliage in sun)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEarly summer (pink-white flowers)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePink buds opening white, over near-black foliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdaptable — tolerates clay and moist soil; prefers rich, moist ground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable in zone 4; mulch the base in exposed sites\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRarely browsed by deer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinely cut, near-black; columnar habit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNarrow vertical accent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its columnar form fits tight spots, entryways, and between windows where a wide shrub won't work. Space 2–3 feet apart for a screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage contrast and pollinators:\u003c\/strong\u003e The near-black leaves pop against gold and green foliage, and the flowers feed pollinators. Pair with gold-foliage shrubs and bright perennials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring (late April–May) or early fall (late August–mid September) into rich, moist soil. Water through establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Laced Up Elderberry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice the root ball width at the same depth, mixing in compost. Set the crown level, backfill, water well, and mulch 2–3 inches deep. Space 2–3 feet apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Laced Up Elderberry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply every 2–3 days at first, then weekly. Stop 2–3 weeks before the ground freezes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter year one:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers consistent moisture; water during dry spells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How narrow is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStrongly columnar — just 2 to 3 feet wide but 6 to 10 feet tall, perfect for tight, vertical spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's hardy to zone 4; in exposed sites give it a sheltered spot and mulch the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Are the berries edible?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlack elderberries should be cooked before eating; raw fruit and other parts are not for raw consumption. Mainly enjoy it for foliage and as bird food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it deer-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — deer rarely browse elderberry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Lace Elderberry (Sambucus nigra):\u003c\/strong\u003e A spreading near-black cutleaf elderberry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSutherland Gold Elderberry (Sambucus racemosa):\u003c\/strong\u003e A golden lacy-leaved elderberry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinebark (Physocarpus):\u003c\/strong\u003e A native shrub with dark-foliage options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Laced Up Elderberry Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a narrow privacy screen along a fence or property line, use the body's own 2–3 foot spacing — the columns close ranks while staying only 2–3 feet deep:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRun length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlants at 2.5 ft spacing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an accent, one column flanking each side of an entry (a matched pair) is classic, or give a single exclamation point a 3-foot circle in the border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLaced Up Elderberry Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finely cut foliage emerges and quickly deepens to near-black; the narrow column shoots up fast once warm weather arrives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink buds open to creamy-white flower clusters in early summer, glowing against the black lace and feeding bees and other pollinators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark berries (cook before eating; the birds will happily take them raw) and moody foliage hold late into the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaves drop to reveal the slim upright frame; mulch the base in exposed sites to protect the crown through zone 4 cold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Pollinator-Friendly   ✔ Deer-Resistant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/black-lace-elderberry\"\u003eBlack Lace Elderberry\u003c\/a\u003e — the body's own pick: same near-black lace in a wide, spreading form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sutherland-gold-elderberry\"\u003eSutherland Gold Elderberry\u003c\/a\u003e — golden cutleaf foliage that makes the black column pop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lemon-lace-elderberry\"\u003eLemon Lace Elderberry\u003c\/a\u003e — compact chartreuse lace for the front of the same bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/first-editions-little-devil-ninebark\"\u003eFirst Editions Little Devil Ninebark\u003c\/a\u003e — native-derived dark-foliage companion the body suggests, at knee-to-waist height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Laced Up Elderberry Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose it when you need height without width: a 2–3 foot footprint that climbs 6–10 feet in rich, moist soil and full sun to part shade (sun gives the blackest leaves). Deer leave it alone and pollinators love the early-summer bloom. Not a fit for dry, sandy spots or windswept open sites — it wants steady moisture and appreciates some shelter in a zone 4b winter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#5 Gallon","offer_id":54313078194481,"sku":null,"price":46.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/laced-up-elderberry.jpg?v=1779727883","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/laced-up-elderberry","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}