Waterwise Plant Details

Elderberry Black Berried Elder

Large, evergreen shrub producing large bunches of honey-sweet perfumed small white flowers which are followed by black berries. A syrup made from the flowers is used to sweeten drinks and cakes. Elder berries and flowers have been used as traditional medicines and to make wine.

Cultivar 'Black Lace' has dark foliage and soft pink flowers.

Pronunciation: Sam-book-us