Zones are based on the average annual extreme minimum temperature an area is expected to receive during the winter. They are used to determine whether a plant is likely to be perennial in your area. If the number in the green box below is within the zone range listed for the plant, it will be hardy for you and thrive in your climate.
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NORTH BAY, ONTARIOZONE 4
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A bright and stylish plant with an easy-going nature.
Ever wish our popular Black Lace elderberry came in a sunny bright yellow? 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. As the foliage ages, it turns an attractive chartreuse. 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
little to no maintenance required
showy white flowers in spring
very deer resistant
Produces BerriesFoliage InterestFall InterestResists:DeerNative to North America
CHARACTERISTICS
Plant Type:ShrubShrub Type:DeciduousHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:48 – 84 Inches1.2m – 2.1mSpacing:48 – 84 Inches1.2m – 2.1mSpread:48 – 84 Inches1.2m – 2.1mFlower Colors:WhiteFoliage Colors:Red YellowFoliage Shade:golden with red new growthHabit:MoundedContainer Role:Thriller
PLANT NEEDS
Light Requirement:Part Sun to SunSun
The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
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 where birds can eat it, but humans cannot. The berries are poisonous.
Maintenance Notes:
Benefits from hard pruning as a young plant to develop a nice full habit. Older plants can be trimmed after flowering. This plant blooms on old wood, so spring pruning will reduce flower production. Adaptable to most well-drained soils. Prefers to grow in part sun or afternoon shade in southern gardens.
Lemony LaceSambucusracemosa‘SMNSRD4’USPP 26,613, Can 5,719PICTURES AND INFORMATION COPIED FROM PROVEN WINNERS
