Instant Karma Elderberry is a fruit producing deciduous shrub with a narrow columnar habit and attractive variegated foliage. The serrated foliage emerges green before maturing to mixed of white, warms to dark green in the summer heat, and finally turns yellow in fall .  Clusters of tiny fragrant white flowers bloom in summer before giving way to edible black-purple fruits.  Prefers full sun and moist, humidy well-drained soil.  While self-fruiting, the fruit yields would increase with multiple plants.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: High Maintenance.  Some susceptibility to leaf spots, powdery mildew, and canker. Watch for aphids, borers, and spider mites. Branches are susceptible to damage from high winds or heavy snow.  Can spread aggressively in optimum conditions.  Regular pruning will keep the plant attractive. 

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Gardens, Urban Gardens, Hedges, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Allium, Salvia, Loosestrife