Sambucus nigra 'Golden Tower' - golden-green leaves in summer

Sambucus nigra 'Golden Tower' - young leaves in Spring

Sambucus nigra 'Golden Tower' - golden-green leaves in summer

Sambucus nigra 'Golden Tower' - young leaves in Spring

Sambucus nigra 'Golden Tower'

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(Upright Elder) New to us, Sambucus nigra 'Golden Tower' is a deciduous shrub with handsome deeply cut, golden-green leaves in summer and a loosely upright habit.

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2 litre pot (2-3 years old, 30-40 cm tall)

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(For any number of plants
by courier to most of the UK*)

Standard: £5.95
Priority: £15
Click & Collect: free

*Surcharges apply for delivery to Highlands & Islands.
Standard shipping is shown as default
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New to us, Sambucus nigra 'Golden Tower' is a deciduous shrub with handsome deeply cut, golden-green leaves in summer and a loosely upright habit. Clustes of white flowers on the branches in spring are followed by small black fruit in autumn.

A spectacular foliage plant, the most colourful summer leaves will usually be seen if planted in a position with plenty of sun.

Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade..
Soil: Any fertile soil.
Hardiness: Hardy.
Flowering Period: June.
Flower Colour: White
Rate of Growth: Moderate.
Habit: Eventually a medium sized, upright shrub if not pruned at all.
- Height: 3 - 3.5 m (10 - 12 ft)
- Spread: 2 m (6 ft)

How Much Sun: Light Shade, Full Sun
Eventual Size: Shrub - Medium (1.5m - 3m), Shrub - Large (3m+)
Growing Conditions: Soil: Not Fussy, Soil: Acid, Soil: Alkaline, Site: Coastal Areas, Site: Windy, Soil: Dry/Sandy, Soil: Damp/Wet
Special Features: Habit - Narrow, Honey Fungus Resistant, Suitable for Containers, Foliage - Gold/Yellow

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