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Sambucus nigra 'Black Tower' PP23633

Scientific Name: Sambucus nigra 'Eiffel 1'

Also Known As

Sambucus nigra Black Tower
Sambucus nigra Black Tower 'Eiffel 1'
Black Tower Eiffel 1 Black Elderberry
Black Tower Elderberry

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'-8'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

3a-9b

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Sambucus nigra 'Black Tower' PP23633 plant details

Sambucus nigra 'Black Tower' PP23633 is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous shrub with black and burgundy foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge followed by purple fruit. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sambucus nigra 'Black Tower' PP23633

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: adoxaceae
Foliage: deciduous black and burgundy
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: compact, fragrant, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sambucus nigra 'Black Tower' PP23633

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A striking upright shrub for specimen, back of border or container, its leaves emerge a soft pale green before aging to nearly jet black on this columnar 6't x 3'w elderberry which produces wonderful pink and white summer flower clusters and dark purple-black berries. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Best new shrub in a long time! Gorgeous COLUMN of celery green, bold serrated foliage in spring, aging to almost purple-black by summer. Umbels of pink flowers show well against the dark leaves in summer, turning to shining black elderberries by fall. 6-8’ tall and 3-4’ wide, this baby fits almost anywhere! Sun to light shade, most soils, occasional to regular water. We are so pleased to finally have found some to offer!

By: Secret Garden Growers

Sambucus nigra Black Tower (aka Licorice Stix) is an amazing columnar addition to the elderberries with strongly upright stems 6-8 feet tall and only 3-4 feet wide covered in lush, serrated, purple-black foliage similar to 'Black Beauty'. Flat-topped clusters of pink and white, self-fertile flowers in early summer followed by purple-black, edible berries. More fruit is produced if a different cultivar is also present. Tolerant of moist sites.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

This Elderberry has the same dramatic black foliage as 'Black Beauty' or 'Black Lace' but with an unusual columnar habit. Clusters of tiny, light pink with dark pink flowers all summer. Flower clusters turn to dark berries in fall. Great for smaller spaces!