Black Tower Elderberry

Sambucus nigra 'EIFFEL 1' PP #23,633

Pronunciation: sam-BYOO-kus NY-gruh
SKU #00408
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OVERVIEW
Description The fantastic burgundy colored foliage on this upright shrub creates a garden spire to behold. Softly cut edges provide an elegant texture. Bright pink flowers are followed by blackish red berries that provide seasonal forage for wildlife. Deciduous.
Light Full sun, Partial sun
Watering Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
Blooms Spring, followed by berries in the fall.
Mature Size Moderate growing; reaches 6 to 8 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft. wide.
DETAILS
Deciduous/Evergreen Deciduous
Special Features Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Ornamental Berries, Edible, Benefits Birds
Problems/Solutions Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas
Growth Rate Moderate
Flower Attributes Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers
Patent Act Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
STYLE
Landscape Use Border, Hedge, Privacy Screen
Flower Color Pink
Foliage Color Burgundy
Companion Plants Smoke Tree (Cotinus); Snowberry (Symphoricarpos); Shrub Rose (Rosa); Sweetspire (Itea); Chokeberry (Aronia)
CARE
Care Thrives in enriched, evenly moist, well-drained soils; adaptable to drier soils once established. Fertilize and prune out dead or weakened stems in early spring. Can be pruned lightly to reshape and can be hard-pruned to rejuvenate; best if done after bloom period, however for best berry crop, minimize pruning.
HISTORY
Lore The berries of Sambucus nigra can be harvested for making elderberry wine and jam, or left on the plant to attract birds and other wildlife.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.