Sambucus racemosa (Red Elderberry) Artisanal Goods & Gifts Small drooping fruiting clusters follow

Small drooping fruiting clusters follow the female flowers

with persistent sepals

Height: 2-5ft

woodland gardens

Berries can be eaten raw

Sambucus racemosa (Red Elderberry) Artisanal Goods & Gifts Small drooping fruiting clusters followPlant Description: An upright deciduous shrub with a broad arching form and many branches. The bark is dark reddish brown, coarse and covered in small blisters. Leaves are pinnately compound comprised of 5 7 elongated leaflets with toothed margins. Inflorescences are pyramidal shaped clusters of many small creamy white flowers. Berries are small, bright red fruits. Height: up to 20ft Width: 6ft Watering needs: Moderate to wet Sun needs: full sun to