Day: August 9, 2025

Sambucus nigra is the common elderberry. It is native to Europe and its close relation Sambucus canadensis is its North American counterpart. These are large shrubs that love sunny meadows, fencerows and the edges around wooded areas and have long been a resource for people living off the land. It can grow up to 20′ tall (6m) in optimum conditions and is hardy throughout a wide range of …