Red-berried Elder
Sambucus racemosa
Sambucus racemosa is a species of elder known by the common names red-berried elder and red elderberry. It produces a red drupe. The species is native across much of the Northern Hemisphere.
Quick Facts
| Scientific name | Sambucus racemosa |
| Family | Viburnaceae |
| Height | 8-12 ft |
| Bloom time | Apr-May |
| Sun | Part shade |
| Moisture | Mesic |
| Soil | Loam |
| Wildlife value | Red fruit in midsummer, well before other elders; heavy bird use |
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- Jean-Pol GRANDMONT (CC BY-SA 3.0)
- Awinch1001 (CC0)