Product description

Sambucus 'Black Tower' is a striking, fast-growing deciduous shrub celebrated for its intensely dark, burgundy-black foliage and distinctively upright, columnar growth habit. In early summer, the dark leaves provide a dramatic backdrop for large, flat umbels of sweetly scented, pale pink and white flowers that are highly attractive to pollinators. As autumn approaches, these fragrant blooms give way to clusters of glossy dark berries, adding another layer of seasonal interest to structural borders and mixed garden displays.

When establishing this vibrant shrub, choose a location in full sun to ensure the leaves develop their deepest, most striking purple-black colouration. It is fully hardy and highly adaptable to a wide array of soil types, performing best in moist, well-drained conditions without becoming waterlogged. To maintain a dense, leafy column and control its height, prune the stems hard in early spring before the new foliage emerges.

Please Note: Images are for illustrative purposes only and designed to be a representation of the item(s) being sold. Depending on seasonality, deciduous plants may be supplied in their dormant state and without leaves. Plants may also be pruned back, lower than stated heights, to encourage new growth.