Black Lace elder (edible)

Black Lace elder is primarily grown for its dramatic dark foliage and pink flowers, but it produces perfectly usable berries for cordial, wine, and preserves — the same as common elder. Expect flowers and berries from the second year onwards. Do not eat the berries raw as they need cooking to break down mildly toxic compounds. The flowers are safe to use fresh for cordials and fritters.