Sambucus nigra 'Eiffel 1' - Black Tower Elder

Black Tower Elderberry

Sambucus nigra 'Black Tower' (Eiffel 1)

  • Bright pink fragrant blooms
  • Serrated leaves emerge green, maturing dark burgundy, almost black
  • Upright selection
  • Black-red berries in the fall
  • Bloom Time: Summer

ZONE:
4

COLOUR:
Pink

HEIGHT:
175-200 cm

SPREAD:
100-125 cm

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Substitutions Are Available
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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Black Tower will thrive in full sun to partial shade. Adaptable to many conditions, even some standing water and urban environments. Stems are weak-wooded.

Additional Notes about Black Tower Elderberry:


All parts of the plant are toxic to pets and livestock. But because of the distinctive odour of the leaves, animals tend to avoid it.

The berries, high in antioxidants, are edible only if cooked. Uncooked berries can induce illness.

Characteristics & Attributes


GROWTH RATE:
Medium
ATTRIBUTES:
Deciduous
Berries
FLOWERING TIME:
Lt. Sum-Fall
Summer
Lt. Spr-Sum
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Burgundy
LANDSCAPE USES:
Specimen

THESE PLANTS ARE

suitable substitutions for Sambucus nigra 'Eiffel 1'