Sambucus Nigra F. Porphyrophylla Black Tower | Black Tower Elder
An upright columnar shrub or small tree ideal for smaller borders or as a stand-alone specimen. The toothed foliage opens...
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Plant description
An upright columnar shrub or small tree ideal for smaller borders or as a stand-alone specimen. The toothed foliage opens green but soon turns dark purple in a sunny position. Flat heads of musky-scented, pale pink flowers with large red anthers appear in late spring, followed by purple-black berries for wine making.
Variety Information
- Habit: Fastigiata
- Flower Colour: Pink/Red
- Foliage Colour: Purple
- Features: Purple Foliage, Ornamental Flowers, Edible Fruit
Position
Full sun / partial shade
Flowering period
June
Soil type
All soil types
Hardiness
Fully hardy