Elderberry, Black 'Black Tower'

Why not add some lovely variety with a simple theme? This elderberry bush develops deep purple-brown foliage and remains fairly narrow: 2m high and 1m wide. After the abundant light pink blossom in large flat-topped flower heads, the sought-after elderberries develop.
The flowering period is from May to July, pollination takes place by insects and the large hanging clusters of blue-black berries are ripe in September-October. The elderberry bush does not place high demands on its growing location, but flowers most abundantly in a sunny spot. There are many culinary uses:
FRUITS: Jam, fruit juice, jelly and elderberry gin are made from the fruits. The berries are also used for dyeing. The berries should not be eaten raw as they are slightly toxic. They contain the substance sambunigrin, which gives the genus its name and is rendered harmless by cooking. Finally, the berries are used for dyeing.
BLOSSOM: The blossom is used in pancakes and what about elderflower fritters: for this they must be dipped in a batter and then fried golden brown in plenty of oil... In addition, syrup can be made from the blossom, this is mainly produced in England and is known as Elderflower Cordial. In Sweden, the syrup is known as Fläderblomssaft. The dried blossom can be used all year round to make tea.
(Text partly -edited- from Wikipedia)

Names:

• Latin: Sambucus nigra
• Dutch: Elder, Black
• Also known as: Black elder
• English: Elder, Elderberry