Dark purple foliage builds a narrow vertical accent from spring through autumn, while pale pink, musky-scented flower heads brighten the branches in late spring. Sambucus nigra Eiffel 1 suits an architectural border, privacy screen, coastal garden, or large container, and its berries later feed birds.
Grow it in sun for the deepest leaf color, in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil. Remove weak wood in early spring, and cook the flowers or berries before eating them because raw plant material is harmful if eaten.
