Hardiness Zone: 4-9
Evergreen/Deciduous: Deciduous
Height: 6-8′
Spread: 3-4′
Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Sun
Foliage: Blackish Green
Flower: Pink and White
Water Usage: Moderate

Black Tower Elderberry forms an erect column of ornamental foliage that emerges green and ages to black. Pink and white spring blooms appear and are followed by small dark berries in the fall. Resistant to deer but attractive to butterflies and birds, Black Tower Elderberry is excellent for the back of the border and adds some textural drama to tight spaces. Plant in full coastal sun or partial shade in hot inland climates. Cutting it back hard to 1 to 2 feet in late winter allows it to send up dense new growth in spring.