Elderberry, Black Elder, European Elder, Bourtree
Sambucusnigra

Family: Adoxaceae (a-dox-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Sambucus (sam-BYOO-kus)
Species: nigra (NY-gruh)

Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Shrubs

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting