Elderberry ‘Black Tower’
Description
Black Tower is an upright columnar shrub with dark stems and large serrated leaves that emerge celery green and mature to burgundy to almost jet black. Its pink flowers are followed by black-purple berries that attract wildlife.
Additional information
| Latin Name | Sambucus nigra 'Eiffel 1' |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Deciduous Shrub |
| Care | Grow in medium to wet, well-drained soils but prefers moist, humusy ones. Spreads by root suckers to form colonies. Prune suckers as they appear unless naturalizing. |
| Light Requirements | |
| Habit | Upright, columnar habit. |
| Plant Height | 6-8 Feet |
| Plant Width | 3-4 Feet |
| Foliage | Large, serrated burgundy-black leaves. |
| Bloom | Pink flowers are followed by purplish-black berries. |
| Zone | |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Songbirds, Edible, Fragrant, Supports Naturalizing, Tolerant of Wet Locations |
| Container Size |
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