Lemony Lace Elderberry Shrub – Sambucus Live Plant | 6–12 Inches Tall | 4 Inch Pot | Golden Foliage Bush

Brighten your landscape with the delicate foliage and changing seasonal color of this live Lemony Lace Elderberry shrub. This distinctive Sambucus cultivar produces finely cut, lace-like leaves that create a soft, airy appearance in garden beds and borders. New foliage emerges with warm orange-red tones before transitioning to vibrant golden-green as it matures. In spring, established plants can produce clusters of white flowers followed by bright red ornamental fruit later in the season. You will receive one young plant approximately 6–12 inches tall, established in a 4-inch nursery pot. At maturity, Lemony Lace develops into an attractive mounded shrub approximately 3–5 feet tall.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Lemony Lace Elderberry shrub
✔️ Approximately 6–12 inches tall
✔️ Growing in a 4-inch nursery pot
✔️ Healthy rooted young Sambucus plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Lemony Lace Elderberry
Botanical Name: Sambucus racemosa ‘SMNSRD4’ Lemony Lace
Plant Type: Deciduous flowering shrub
Growth Stage: Young established plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun in cooler climates to light shade in warmer climates
Soil: Fertile, moist, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; maintain consistent moisture during establishment
Mature Height: Approximately 3–5 feet
Growth Habit: Airy, mounded, and branching shrub
Foliage: Finely cut leaves emerging orange-red and maturing to golden-green
Flower Color: White
Bloom Season: Spring
Fruit: Bright red ornamental fruit may follow flowering
Wildlife Resistance: Considered deer resistant
USDA Zones: Approximately 3–7
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: After arrival, allow your Lemony Lace Elderberry to acclimate in a protected location before planting or gradually introducing it to stronger sunlight. Keep the soil consistently moist but well drained while the young root system establishes. In warmer climates, some afternoon shade can help protect the delicate foliage from intense heat. Allow enough space for the shrub to develop its naturally airy, mounded form.