Technically, Black Lace elderberry is self-pollinating. But if you wish to have as many berries as possible, plant another cultivar near your Black Lace elderberry for increased pollination. At the southern end of its range, it can be planted in spring or fall.

Are black lace elderberries self-pollinating?

Elderberries - Sambucus species - are self fertile. You do NOT need two different varieties to get fruit but you will have much larger and more reliable cropping if you do. This is the same for any sort of self fertile fruit.

What pollinates black lace elderberry?

If you want berries to form on this elderberry, you need to plant a different variety to pollinate it – you can choose from Black Beauty, Instant Karma, and Laced Up. Plant them anywhere within 50′ of another, though closer is preferable to ensure the best pollination. Both plants will get berries.