Sambucus nigra 'Black Tower' - 3 Ltr pot

Description
These produce black, round fruits from August. They exude a pleasant fragrance.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * suitable for flowering hedges * the flowers are favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers * tolerates pruning * easy to care for * resistant to urban climates, salt air tolerant

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. Long lasting.

Bark
Grey, corky, longitudinally furrowed bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Black elder 'Black Tower'® is compact and columnar in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally from February to March, is advisable for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Pruning: In the period from February to March - Fertilise: In the period from March to the beginning of April - Watering: In the period from May to September.

Care
Cut back boldly in spring so that the plant grows compactly.

Flower
The pink-coloured flowers appear in umbrella racemes from June to September. They grow to about 12 - 18 cm and are pleasantly scented.

fruit
The black drupes have an aromatic flavour. The flesh of these round drupes is juicy. Ripening time from August.

Use
Solitary, bee pasture, hedge, bird food plant, jam

Root
Sambucus nigra 'Black Tower'® is a shallow-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.