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SAMBUCUS nigra 'Golden Tower'
Commonly known as Common elder
Deeply cut bright golden leaves. Upright and narrow habit
Further Reading....
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Deciduousdeeply incised leaves to 20cm (8in) long with toothed leaflets
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White -
Height3m (10ft) -
Spread1m (39in)
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Tall ShrubUpright shrub with stout shoots
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Full sun -
Partial shade
SAMBUCUS nigra 'Golden Tower'
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Additional FeaturesBerriesThese plants have berries.
Good to knowWildlife plant - insects, berries. For best foliage cut back to ground level each spring and mulch with compost or well-rotted manure
Pests & DiseasesBlack fly infest young shoots and foliage. Verticillium wilt -
Flower ShapePaniclesFlattened panicles
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Garden Location/ConditionsCoastal / windsweptSuitable for small gardens
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf Colour (if not green)Gold
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Leaf form
Pinnate(see photos above) -
Leaf margin
Incised
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Pruning group
Pruning group 4Suitable for: Deciduous trees and shrubs that flower on current year's growth or are grown for winter stem effect.
Pruning: Hard prune to a low permanent framework.
When: Annually in early Spring.
RHS group 5, 6 & 7 -
Seasonal InterestSpringSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile. Humus-rich
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Toxic - Category C
Harmful if eaten(People & Pets) fruit/flowers safe for people if cooked -
Wildlife
Bee friendly
Bird friendlyButterfly friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Sambucus - Growing Guide
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20
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