Sambucus - Wikipedia
The various species are commonly referred to as elder, elderflower or elderberry. Description. The oppositely arranged leaves are pinnate with 5–9 leaflets (or, rarely, 3 or 11). Each leaf is 5–30 centimetres (2–12 in) long, and the leaflets have serrated margins.
Elder (Sambucus nigra) – British Trees - Woodland Trust
Common 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 …
How to identify an elder tree - Easy Tree ID - My Nature Nook
Let’s get started! Here are a few elder tree facts: Common name: Elder. Latin name: Sambucus nigra. Family: Adoxaceae. Elder trees can grow up to 15 meters tall, live for up to 60 years and prefer growing in woodlands and hedgerows.
Sambucus nigra - Wikipedia
Common names include elder, elderberry, black elder, European elder, European elderberry, and European black elderberry. [2] [3] It grows in a variety of conditions including both wet and dry fertile soils, primarily in sunny locations. The plant is …
Sambucus canadensis - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant …
American elderberry is a woody, deciduous shrub or small tree, 5 to 12 feet tall and 6 to 10 feet wide, that is native to North America, Venezuela, and Brazil. It is a member of the Adoxaceae (muskroot) family.
How to Grow and Care for American Elderberry - The Spruce
May 3, 2024 · American elderberry, also known as common elderberry or just elderberry, is a deciduous shrub with bright white flowers and small, dark drupe fruits or "berries" that are often made into jellies or baked into pies. These shrubs are beloved by pollinators.
Elder tree facts and information - Trees for Life
The name elder may come from Hylde-Moer the Scandinavian matriarchal tree spirit and deity associated with the elder. Her indwelling spirit was said to be the basis of the protective qualities of ‘Mother Elder.’
American Elder Tree - Forestry.com
Jun 9, 2023 · The American Elder tree is characterized by its multi-stemmed growth habit, compound leaves consisting of 5 to 11 leaflets, and clusters of small flowers followed by dark berries. The bark is grayish-brown and develops shallow furrows and ridges as the tree matures.
Sambucus nigra (Black Elder, Elder, Elderberry, European Elderberry …
Black elder is a large multi-stemmed deciduous shrub or small tree in the Viburnaceae family native to Europe. The Latin name sambuca means harp and nigra means black referring to the color of the fruits. It can grow at a rapid pace through root suckering to 8 to 20 feet tall and wide.
How to Grow and Care for Elderberry Trees - The Spruce
Sep 21, 2024 · The elderberry is a deciduous small tree or shrub with serrated leaves and bright white umbels of flowers in late spring. The dark purple, almost black edible berries ripen in the late summer or early fall. Packed with antioxidants, elderberries are considered a superfood.