Elderberries

Image by Adam88xx Elderberries are highly ornamental shrubs that produce tasty berries in late summer and early fall. Most are grown in the landscape but growing elderberries in containers is possible. This…

Image by Elenakirey No berries on elderberry? This handsome shrub generally produces an abundance of flavorful berries without a lot of effort on your part. There may be a simple explanation if your…

Image by ellobo1 Elderflowers have a long tradition of use and colorful lore. They are most useful in herbal concoctions during flu and cold season. Picking elderflowers when in season and drying them is an…

Image by Rostislav_Sedlacek Many gardeners and cooks know about elderberries, the small dark fruits that are especially popular in European cuisine. Before the berries come the flowers though, which are tasty…

Image by Chemlamp The American elder (Sambucus canadensis) is most often grown for its unusual tasting berries, too astringent to eat raw but delicious in pies, jellies, jams and, on occasion, even made into…

Image by BettinaSampl Native to North America, the elderberry is a deciduous, suckering shrub that is predominantly harvested for its tiny edible berries. These berries are cooked down and used in syrups,…

Image by apugach Elderberry, a large shrub/small tree native to eastern North America, produces edible, small-clustered berries. These berries are extremely tart but are sublime when cooked down with sugar in…

Image by Eerik Elderberries (Sambucus canadensis) are native to parts of North America and are seen as a harbinger of spring. The delicious berries are made into preserves, pies, juices, and syrup.…

Image by martin_33 Elderberry (Sambucus) is a large bush or shrub that is native to the U.S. and Europe. The bush produces bluish-black fruit in bunches that are used in wines, juices, jellies, and jams. The…

Image by ValentynVolkov Elderberry is most well-known for its fruit, but you can also grow elderberries for their flowers. American elder is a fast-growing bush that will tolerate a variety of conditions and…