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Botanical name
Sambucus nigra f. porphyrophylla 'Eva'
Other names
Sambucus nigra 'Black Lace', Sambucus nigra f. porphyrophylla 'Black Lace', Elder 'Eva', Sambucus nigra 'Eva'
Genus
Variety or Cultivar
'Eva' _ 'Eva' is an upright, deciduous shrub or small tree with pinnate leaves divided into ovate to elliptic, deeply toothed, purple-black leaflets and flat umbels of fragrant, pink flowers in summer followed by purple-black fruit.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Fragrance
Flowers are scented.
Habit
Bushy, Upright
Toxicity
Any part of the plant may cause discomfort if ingested. However, the berries may be consumed if cooked.
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
- Height & Spread
- 300cm x 300cm