Elderberry 'Golden Tower' 2L

Elderberry 'Golden Tower' – Narrow Habit and Golden Leaves

Elderberry 'Golden Tower' (Sambucus nigra 'Golden Tower') is a unique variety of elderberry with a columnar habit and intensely golden leaves. An ideal choice for modern gardens or as a colour accent in traditional arrangements.

Characteristics

• List: Pinnate, light yellow, which may darken a bit over time. Decorative all season long.
• Flowers: White, fragrant, gathered in large umbels. They appear in June, attracting bees and other pollinating insects.
• Fruit: Black berries that are edible after heat treatment (raw can be toxic). Ideal for preserves such as juices and jams.
• Height and width: It reaches 2–4 meters in height and 0.5–1 meter in width, creating a slender, columnar form.

Cultivation and Care

• Position: It prefers sunny or semi-shaded positions. In full sun, the leaves have a more intense color.
• Soil: It grows best in fertile, moist, but well-drained soils. It also tolerates average and moderately dry soils.
• Watering: Regular watering in the first year after planting promotes rooting.
• Trimming: It is recommended in early spring to maintain a compact habit and stimulate the growth of new shoots.
• Frost resistance: Fully frost-resistant, ideal for Polish climatic conditions.

Use

• Small gardens: Ideal for small spaces thanks to its slim habit.
• Solitaire: Perfect as a single, expressive accent in the garden.
• Discounts: It creates interesting contrasts with darker plants or ornamental grasses.
• Hedges: Its narrow form makes it perfect for linear plantings.
• Preparations: The fruit can be used to prepare syrups, juices and jams.

Seasonal Interest

• Spring: Young, golden leaves bring intense color to the garden.
• Summer: Fragrant, white flowers decorate and attract pollinating insects.
• Autumn: Blueberries add charm and are a valuable ingredient for preserves.
• Winter: The slender silhouette remains visible, giving structure to winter arrangements.

Plant Specification

• Flower pot: 2 liters
• Age: 2 years old
• Frost resistance: Yes