| 1–3 | — | $99.00 ea |
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| 4-9 | 5% off | $94.05 ea |
| 10-15 | 15% off | $84.15 ea |
| 16-23 | 25% off | $74.25 ea |
| 24+ | 35% off | $64.35 ea |
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Sambucus nigra 'Eva'
Choose Black Lace® Elder if you want a bold dark-foliage shrub with a soft, cutleaf look. Main tradeoff: it needs room and occasional pruning, and deer may sample it in exposed yards.
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A- | The dark, finely cut foliage gives strong contrast without needing flowers to carry the planting. |
| Growth Rate | A- | It fills in quickly once established, which is useful if you want size without waiting years. |
| Maintenance | B- | Plan on periodic pruning to keep the shape controlled and remove older stems. |
| Deer Resistance | C | This isn't deer-resistant; deer may browse it, especially tender new growth, so protect it where deer pressure is heavy. |
| Small Space Fit | C- | It is not the right shrub for narrow beds, tight corners, or close planting by entries. |
| Screening Value | C+ | It gives seasonal bulk, but it is deciduous and not dense enough for year-round privacy. |
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Black Lace® Elder as a focal shrub in a mixed bed, not as a clipped hedge; give it breathing room and prune to keep the outline clean.
| Mature Height | 6-8 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 6-8 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 4a-7b |
| Spacing | 7-9 ft |
| Sun | full sun to partial shade |
| Moisture | average to wet |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
Use it for a similar cutleaf, dark-foliage effect, but expect a shrub habit, not a small tree shape.
It can, but we would not choose this as your main fruiting elderberry.
It handles moisture better than many dark-leaf shrubs, as long as the site is not stagnant.
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Showed up on time and planted it perfectly. I indicated a light we had to illuminate it and they placed it for optimal lighting. Worked fast and left a clean worksite. First rate!
Really great website, communication and installation. Very happy customer and would recommend them.
They delivered three trees: a big linden, a big poplar and a little spice bush with install on the big trees. The install guys were great and professional and fast. All the trees looked good with minimal damage.
I went up there today from Quincy MA to pick up two Blue Wichita Junipers and they were absolutely beautiful. Thank you, Chris and everybody from Pro Growers of New England!
The plants are beautiful and all 13 were consistent in height and width. And at a fraction of the cost of other garden centers. Having the team that delivered them do the planting was one of the best values I can think of. They did a great job from start to finish and even helped me with my watering system which they didn’t have to do!
They're very "leggy" right now but that's not unexpected in the fall. Otherwise, they look healthy, and we're looking forward to seeing them next year.
These look so good! They're nice and full and lush. Should be amazing next summer.
So far so good! Ordering was easy. So was pickup. We're looking forward to seeing how it does in the spring.
