Sambucus Black Lace® #3

Intense, purple-black foliage is finely cut like lace, giving it an effect similar to that of Japanese maple. Pink flowers in early summer contrast with the dark leaves for a stunning effect, and give way to berries in the fall. This deer resistant plant can grow 6-8' tall and wide, but can be pruned back after flowering to control size and shape. It can even be pruned to the ground each spring and grown as a perennial. It can handle full sun, but dark color is better in part shade. Hardy to Zone 4.