Shrubs

Sambucus nigra 'Black Tower' (Black Elderberry)

Sambucus nigra 'Eiffel 1' (Black Tower)

Also known as Black Tower Elderberry

$13.95

Size

☀SunFull sun to part shade
💧WaterModerate
🌡Zones4-8
🦌DeerResistant
🌊CoastalSuitable

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About This Plant

Sambucus nigra 'Black Tower' (Black Elderberry), 'Black Tower', is valued for its garden character and seasonal interest in PNW landscapes.

Sambucus nigra 'Black Tower' is an ornamental shrub valued for its seasonal interest and the role it plays in the garden landscape.

Full sun to part shade suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone 5 to 9. Provide consistent moisture during establishment. Watch for general pest pressures common to the region.

For a Pacific Northwest native shrub of similar character, consider Mahonia aquifolium (Tall Oregon Grape, Oregon state flower), Philadelphus lewisii (Mock Orange), or Holodiscus discolor (Oceanspray) , all support native pollinators and birds.

Plant Details

Botanical
Sambucus nigra 'Eiffel 1' (Black Tower)
Common name
Black Tower Elderberry
Lifecycle
Perennial
Foliage type
Deciduous
Mature size
6-8 ft tall × 3-4 ft wide
Growth rate
Fast
Bloom time
Early summer
Bloom color
Pink, White
Foliage color
Green
Harvest
Late summer

Care Notes

Plant in moist to average, well-drained soil. Plant two or more cultivars for better fruit set. Coppice old stems every few years to renew vigor. Watch for elderberry stem borer and spotted wing drosophila. Berries must be cooked before eating; raw berries, leaves, and stems contain cyanogenic glycosides. Protect young growth from deer.

Garden Attributes

  • Pacific NW native
  • Deer resistant
  • Coastal suitable
  • Grown organically
  • Pollinator value: Bees, Butterflies, Native specialist bees
  • Wildlife: Bird forage, Bird habitat, Pollinator support
  • ⚠ Skin irritant: wear gloves when handling
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