Adoxaceae · Sambucus nigra
Native to: Europe
Also known as: Elder, Elderberry, Black Elder, European Elder, Sambucus canadensis
The European Black Elderberry is a large, deciduous shrub producing white flowers and purple black berries (when ripe). The white flowers have a musky fragrance and appear in summer attracting butterflies and are followed with the black fruits. Berries are used for berries, jams, wines and cordials.
Only the flowers(raw) and berries(cooked) are edible on this tree, the rest is noted for being poisonus.
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Apply a mulch regularly to enrich the soil and retain moisture.
Cut back a third or the current seasons growth after flowering.
Common Problems: Leaf burn, Borer