Black Tower™ Elderberry
Sambucus nigra 'EIFFEL 1'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
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.
Standard 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 |
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| $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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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Black Tower™ Elderberry highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Flower Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pollinator Required
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring
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Harvest Time
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Photos Provided ByGarden Debut - www.gardendebut.com
Growing Zones 4-8
This Black Tower™ Elderberry PP23633 (Sambucus nigra 'Eiffel 1') 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 by the captivating big pink flat-topped flowers that are followed by incredible, shiny black berry clusters in the fall. Quite the package deal!
Anywhere in your landscaping that you need color and ornamental features, this Black Tower™ Elderberry will do the trick to turn your landscaping around! The flowers are highly sought-after by pollinators and beneficial insects and those berries, while edible by humans, are best left for your hungry songbirds!
Elderberry is partially self-pollinating but when paired with other Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) plants will produce more edible fruit. Growing throughout a wide range of conditions in USDA planting zones 4 to 8, reaching about 6-8 feet tall but just 3-4 feet wide, creating a vertical punctuation mark of dramatic dark leaves!
Planting and Application:
Using this shrub in mass plantings will be the new "wow factor" in your landscaping! You will rake in so many compliments about this spectacular Black Tower™ Elderberry! Use rows as space-saving backdrops that light up everything else planted before them, in your chic Cottage garden, Rock garden, or even a Rain Garden where they will appreciate the higher moisture!
Even in large planters, the columnar form makes Black Tower™ an incredible addition as a specimen shrub too. Try lining your driveway with potted or in-ground Black Tower™ Elderberries or creating evenly spaced drama along a pathway! They mix and match with other dark-foliage plants beautifully!
Add Black Lace® or Black Beauty® Elderberry behind, and other dark foliage plants for a high and low-tiered hedge along the front of your home's property for a property-defining display that will slow traffic! Or go bold and instead use Lemony Lace® Elderberry for a contrasting chartreuse backdrop! Can you imagine a more high-style form of edible landscaping?
Imagine a privacy hedge of these narrow black-leafed shrubs lining your pathway or separating your property from the neighbors! A single shrub on either corner of your home or standing astride the entrance to your front steps or garden gate takes curb appeal to the next level!
- Rich Red-Black Unique Foliage
- Unique Vertical Columnar Form!
- Captivating Big Pink Summer Flowers
- Pollinator Friendly & Berries For Humans & Birds
- Incredible Shiny Black Berries
- Jaw-Dropping Specimen Shrub, Narrow Hedges, Container Thriller & Accents
#ProPlantTips for Care:
You will want to plant in full sun for the most flowers and the richest color! Plant in enriched, well-drained soil for the best growth possible. Provide regular moisture access during their first year, not allowing them to dry out between waterings and providing a 3-4 inch deep layer of arborist mulch. Once established, these deciduous shrubs only need supplemental moisture during prolonged heat and excess drought situations.
Keep your Elderberry looking nice and spiffy with a trim every year as soon as the flowers have faded. 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.
- Full Sun Shrub
- Adaptable to Most Soils
- Needs Well-Drained Soil
- Prune After Flowering - Blooms On Old Wood
- Pest & Disease Resistant
Let the Black Tower™ Columnar 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!
