Black Tower Elderberry
Sambucus nigra 'EIFFEL 1' PP #23,633
Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | sam-BYOO-kus NY-gruh |
|---|---|
| Lore | The berries of Sambucus nigra can be harvested for making elderberry wine and jam, or left on the plant to attract birds and other wildlife. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 6 to 8 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring, followed by berries in the fall. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Burgundy |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge, Mass Planting, Privacy Screen, Specimen, Woodland Garden, Cutting Garden, Kitchen Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Edible, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Ornamental Berries, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Tolerates Alkaline Soil, Tolerates Wet Soils, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Companion Plants | Smoke Tree (Cotinus); Snowberry (Symphoricarpos); Shrub Rose (Rosa); Sweetspire (Itea); Chokeberry (Aronia) |
Thrives in enriched, evenly moist, well-drained soils; adaptable to drier soils once established. Fertilize and prune out dead or weakened stems in early spring. Can be pruned lightly to reshape and can be hard-pruned to rejuvenate; best if done after bloom period, however for best berry crop, minimize pruning.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-8
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant