Sambucus canadensis, Black Elderberry

 

A Black Elderberry in our woods

Black Elderberry is a medium to large shrub of woodland edges, open woodlands, wetland edges and the fence lines and yards of people who bake. Birds also love the berries; let the best creature win.

Blooms: white, July

Height: 5 to 12 feet

Conditions: sun to pt shade, moist-medium to medium soils