Hardiness
Zone 5
Discover the plant
Golden Columnar Black Elderberry 'Golden Tower'
FamilyAdoxaceae
Sambucus nigra ‘Golden Tower’, commonly known as ‘Golden Tower’ elderberry, is a deciduous shrub with a narrow, columnar habit, remarkable for its finely cut, luminous golden-yellow foliage. Its compact vertical silhouette makes it an excellent choice for small spaces, row plantings, or as a structural accent in borders. In early summer, it produces large umbels of small, slightly fragrant, creamy-white flowers that are melliferous and attractive to pollinators, followed by clusters of edible, purplish-black berries after cooking. The contrast between the golden foliage and the dark fruits is particularly decorative. Vigorous and hardy, Sambucus nigra ‘Golden Tower’ prefers rich, fresh, well-drained soil and a sunny exposure to maintain the intensity of its coloration.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Spring berry fertilizer. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke when planting.
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodSpring
Flower colorWhite
Foliage colorYELLOW
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingClusters of edible purplish-black berries after cooking
Maximum height3 to 4 m (10 to 13 feet)
Maximum width1.2 m (4 feet)
Growth rateaverage
Hardiness zoneZone 5
Minimum temperature'-34°C
