Black Tower™ Elderberry

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SKU
10003452

Tall, Breathtaking Black Tower™ Elderberry

  • Narrow, Vertical Rich Red-Black Foliage
  • Captivating Big Pink Summer Flowers
  • Incredible Shiny Black Berries
  • Jaw-Dropping Specimen Shrub

This Black Tower Elderberry (Sambucus nigra 'Eiffel 1' PP23633) will be the new talk of the town with its enchanting colors and unique narrow upright form. The large, serrated leaves emerge light green and age to this deep purple, almost black color!

The foliage is only the start of the incredible beauty too! Early into the summer, you will be surprised with captivating big pink flowers and followed by incredible shiny black berries in the fall. Quite the package deal!

Anywhere in your landscaping that you are needing color and ornamental features, this Black Tower Elderberry will do the trick to turn your landscaping around!

Planting this shrub in mass planting will be the new "wow factor" in your landscaping! You will rake in so many compliments about this spectacular Black Tower Elderberry!

You will want to plant in full sun with rich, well-drained soil for the best growth possible of about 7 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide making it an incredible addition as a specimen shrub too. Some of the flowers are self pollinating but when paired with other Elderberry plants will produce more edible fruit.

Keep your elderberry looking nice and spiffy, so trim every year in the late winter or early spring to keep your branches growing healthy! Your shrub will appreciate the clean up! In late winter or early spring you can remove any of the dead or weakened stems, or shortening up any that are too tall can be done, but they bloom on last year's wood so we don't take too much.  If your plant ever gets too overgrown it can easily be completely rejuvenated by cutting all stems down to the ground and letting it start over (but when this is done, it will not bloom that year).

Let the Black Tower Elderberry work its magic in your landscaping so that you can sit back and just enjoy its beauty. This elderberry will be sure to sell fast, so order your very own today at Nature Hills Nursery!

Buying Options for Plants

Nature Hills sells a large variety of plants with several options available. Plants are offered in both potted containers and as dormant bare root without soil. Here is a helpful resource to understand your options as you create a beautiful landscape with help from Nature Hills.

Ever wonder what a larger plant will mean for your landscape? Container Sizes are really all about the age of the plant!

Seasonally, Nature Hills offers hand selected, high quality bare root trees, shrubs and perennials. Bare root plants are sold by height from the top of the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may be taller than the height minimums.

  • Popular sizes of select trees are 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, etc.
  • Popular sizes of select bare root plants is 1 foot, 18 inches, etc.

Nature Hills Container Size by Volume

Keep in mind, specific varieties and different growing conditions can affect the rate at which plants grow. Variations in size may occur.

Young Plants to 18 Months
Size Volume
2"x2"x3" Ranges from .18 to .21 dry quarts / .198 to .23 dry liters in volume
4.5" Container Equal to .65 dry quart / .72 dry liter in volume
Sprinter Pot Equal to .63 dry quart / .69 dry liter in volume
4" Container Ranges from .31 to .87 / .35 to .96 dry liter in volume
6" Container Equal to 1.4 dry quarts / 1.59 dry liters in volume
1 Quart Equal to 1 dry quart / 1.1 dry liter in volume
5.5" Container Equal to 1.89 of a dry quart / 2.08 dry liters in volume
4"x4"x5" Ranges from .8 to 1.1 dry quarts / .88 to 1.2 dry liters in volume
4"x4"x6" Ranges from 1.0 to 1.3 dry quarts / 1.1 to 1.41 dry liters in volume
4"x4"x9" Ranges from 1.1 to 2.1 dry quarts / 1.2 to 2.3 dry liters in volume
4"x4"x10" Ranges from 1.7 to 2.3 dry quart / 1.87 to 2.53 dry liters in volume
Plants 18 Months - 2.5 Years Old
Size Volume
2 Quart Equal to 2 dry quarts / 2.2 dry liters in volume
#1 Container Ranges from 2.26 to 3.73 dry quarts / 2.49 to 4.11 dry liters in volume
5"x5"x12" Equal to 3.5 to 4.3 dry quarts / 3.85 to 4.74 dry liters in volume
Plants 2 - 4 Years Old
Size Volume
#2 Container Ranges from 1.19 to 1.76 dry gallons / 5.24 to 7.75 dry liters in volume
#3 Container Ranges from 2.32 to 2.76 dry gallons / 10.22 to 12.16 dry liters in volume
Plants 3 - 5 Years Old
Size Volume
#5 Container Ranges from 2.92 to 4.62 dry gallons / 12.86 to 20.35 dry liters in volume
#6 Container Ranges from 5.25 to 6.01 dry gallons / 23.12 to 26.42 dry liters in volume
#7 Container Ranges from 5.98 to 6.08 dry gallons / 26.34 to 26.78 dry liters in volume

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Shipping

To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.

Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.

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Shipping Rates

At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.

From To S&H
0 - 19.99 24.99
20 - 49.99 29.99
50 - 69.99 34.99
70 - 99.99 39.99
100 - 129.99 44.99
130 - 149.99 48.99
150 - 150+ Approx 28%

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PLANT HIGHLIGHTS

Black Tower™ Elderberry Is Suited to Grow in Zones 4-8
Growing Zones 4-8
More Information
Botanical Name Sambucus nigra 'EIFFEL 1'
Type Deciduous
Mature Height 6 - 8 feet
Mature Spread 3 - 4 feet
Sun Exposure Full Sun
Soil Adaptable to Most Soils
Moisture Medium
Growth Rate Medium
Flower Color Pink
Pollinator Friendly Yes
Pruning Time After Fruiting
Fragrant Yes
Photos courtesy of Garden Debut - www.gardendebut.com