I Cut 2 Year Old Black Lace Elder Down To Ground Level Late Winter I Thought It Would Be Shooting Now But No Signs Of Life At All

Question

in March. Should I dig it up and buy a new one? Or just wait a bit longer. It’s in a very sheltered part of the garden and in full sun.

Answer 1

I'd give it to May to see if it starts coming back. Here is the best way to prune elderberries:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/elderberry/pruning-an-elderberry.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/elderberry/elderberry-bush-varieties.htm