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Bookmark or Share- Elderflower (Sambucus nigra): Benefits, Uses, & Side Effects - HealthThis deciduous tree grows up to about 32 feet high (10 meters) and is sometimes called the European elder. There also is an American black elderberry that grows more as a shrub.
- Elder | The Wildlife TrustsElder. Scientific name: Sambucus nigra. Elder is an opportunistic shrub of woods, hedges, scrub, waste and cultivated ground. Its flowers and berries are edible, but it's best to gather wild food with an expert - try it at a Wildlife Trust event.
- Elder (Sambucus nigra) – British Trees - Woodland TrustCommon name: elder. Scientific name: Sambucus nigra. Family: Adoxaceae. Origin: native. Mature elder trees grow to a height of around 15m and can live for 60 years. Elder is characterised by its short trunk (bole), and grey-brown, corky, furrowed bark. It has relatively few branches.
- Elder tree facts and information | Trees for LifeIn common with other trees with white blossom, such as hawthorn and rowan, the elder is steeped in Faery- and Goddess-centred mythology. The best time to encounter faeries was under an elder on Midsummer’s Eve, when the Faery King and Queen and their train would pass by.
- How to Grow and Care for Elderberry Trees - The SpruceUpdated on 04/12/22. Reviewed by. Kathleen Miller. In This Article. Planting. Care. Types. Harvesting. Pruning. Propagating. Pests and Diseases. The elderberry tree ( Sambucus nigra ), despite its name, has a shrub-like growth. It can be identified by its serrated leaves that grow in groups of three to nine leaves on each side of a stem.
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