The plant in the photo is the native elderberry tree, Sambucus canadensis. ... It's not unusual for elderberry trees to show up in abandoned lots, along fences and in poorly maintained areas.

There are two main types of elderberry grown in North America: American elderberry (Sambucus canadensis) and European elderberry (Sambucus nigra). American elderberry, a shrub that grows from 5 to ...

To replicate the benefits chinaberry trees offer to songbirds and hummingbirds (such as shelter and food), switch to elderberry trees (Sambucus canadensis).

Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis) is a member of the honeysuckle family and grows in almost any type of soil. These showy roadside shrubs will soon be laden with dark berries.

If you are looking for a tree to bring life to your yard and food to your table, then try planting an elderberry. If you have questions, call the AgriLife office in Odessa at 498-4071 or in ...

Elderberry refers to several varieties of the Sambucus tree, which has clusters of white flowers and black or blue-black berries. The most common type is Sambucus nigra , also known as European ...

In this edition of ID That Tree, Purdue extension forester Lenny Farlee helps you identify American elderberry, a native shrub found in wetland areas and other areas with good-quality moist soils.

Elderberry fruit is a traditional natural remedy for colds and flus. Some research backs up these claims, though more research is needed. ... Elderberries are the fruit of the Sambucus tree.

Sidor A, Gramza-Michałowska A. Advanced research on the antioxidant and health benefit of elderberry (Sambucus nigra) in food – a review. Journal of Functional Foods. 2015 Oct; 18(B):941-958.

Elderberry syrup is made from berries of the Sambucus tree that’s native to Europe. The sour-tasting berries are commonly used to make jelly, pie, and wine, but they've also been a staple of ...