Trees, Shrubs and Conifers: Have you grown 'Black Beauty' elderberry (sambucus nigra)?, 1 by bigcityal

bigcityal wrote:
I'm on my own - don't worry about me.
I did have the similar question about the sambucus, I was looking at getting the "Black Lace", but have heard mixed results on the Black Beauty. I am also going to get Sutherland's Gold - I know someone who has it with a good report.

My main concern with dark or varigated plants are their chlorophyl production with so little green.

They do have a smaller version of the Diablo Ninebark now which is good, Diablo has a bit rougher look than BB. There is no way I would take a chance on a Japanese Maple for $200 in my zone.

Here are some Diablo's