Sambucus racemosa 'Lemony Lace'
European red elder 'Lemony Lace', Sambucus racemosa 'Smnsrd4'
Sambucus Sambucus
'Lemony Lace' _ 'Lemony Lace' is a compact, bushy, rounded or mound-forming, deciduous shrub with pinnate, finely divided, golden-yellow to yellow-green leaves and conical panicles of creamy-white flowers in mid-spring followed by spherical, glossy, red fruit.
Sambucus racemosa 'Lemony Lace' is: Deciduous
Flowers are scented.
Bushy, Rounded
Any part of the plant may cause discomfort if ingested. However, the berries may be consumed if cooked.
Cream in Spring
Yellow-green in Spring; Yellow-green in Summer; Yellow-green in Autumn
Black-fly , Glasshouse red spider mite Black-fly , Glasshouse red spider mite
Verticillium wilt Verticillium wilt
Pruning group 1 or coppice every 3-4 years. Will tolerate hard pruning to keep size in check.
Hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Sign up for your FREE ACCOUNT today or login to receive detailed monthly care instructions
Sambucus racemosa 'Lemony Lace' (European red elder 'Lemony Lace') will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 10-20 years.
Coastal, Hedging/Screens, Wildlife, Woodland
Will tolerate most soils and aspects but best grown in moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil. Tolerates full sun in areas with cool climates. Prefers light shade in warmer areas. Leaves may scorch in full sun.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Sambucus racemosa 'Lemony Lace'
European red elder 'Lemony Lace', Sambucus racemosa 'Smnsrd4'
Sambucus Sambucus
'Lemony Lace' _ 'Lemony Lace' is a compact, bushy, rounded or mound-forming, deciduous shrub with pinnate, finely divided, golden-yellow to yellow-green leaves and conical panicles of creamy-white flowers in mid-spring followed by spherical, glossy, red fruit.
Garden origin
Deciduous
Flowers are scented.
Bushy, Rounded
Any part of the plant may cause discomfort if ingested. However, the berries may be consumed if cooked.
Create your free SHOOT garden and make a record of the plants in your garden.
Add your own photos, notes, get monthly email reminders on how to care for your plants, and connect with other gardeners. Get started now.
Cream in Spring
Yellow-green in Spring; Yellow-green in Summer; Yellow-green in Autumn
Black-fly , Glasshouse red spider mite
Pruning group 1 or coppice every 3-4 years. Will tolerate hard pruning to keep size in check.
Hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Create a free SHOOT account and get instant access to expert care advice for this and other plants in your garden.
You'll also receive handy monthly email reminders of what needs doing. Create your free account.
Sambucus racemosa 'Lemony Lace' (European red elder 'Lemony Lace') will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 10-20 years.
Coastal, Hedging/Screens, Wildlife, Woodland
Will tolerate most soils and aspects but best grown in moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil. Tolerates full sun in areas with cool climates. Prefers light shade in warmer areas. Leaves may scorch in full sun.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
In order to add a note on this plant, please add this plant to your plant lists.
This plant likes... | Garden match | |
Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) | Tell us... |
Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
To add ? to your lists,
login to your account or subscribe.
Find out more about plant lists here
or Login
To add notes for this plant login to your account or register for a new account.
Sign up for freeor Login
To add images for this plant login to your account or register for a new account.
Sign up for freeor Login
To check if this plant is suitable for your garden first login to your account or subscribe.
or Login