Black Elder | Black Tower | Sambucus nigra
This highly-decorative deciduous shrub is grown mainly for its impressive foliage.
This striking Elder is dense and compact, with an upright habit that's ideal for smaller borders or as a stand-alone specimen. The large leaves emerge green but quickly darken to deep burgundy when grown in full sun.
Flat heads of musky-scented, pale pink flowers with large red anthers appear in late spring, followed by purple-black berries