Black Elderberry - Sambucus nigra

The Black Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) is a large shrub or small tree that escaped cultivation and has naturalized in United States. The berry of this species is coveted for jam, pies, and wine but is rather nasty by itself. This plant is an exotic invasive species often mistaken for a native. There are several cultivars are in production but they should not be planted in natural settings where they can revert and escape.

The Botany Buddy plant library which includes pictures of trees, pictures of shrubs, pictures of ground cover, pictures of flowers, pictures of leaves, pictures of bark, pictures of fruit, and pictures of plants is a collaboration of both private and educational collectors. Any use of these photos is expressly forbidden without the prior written consent of the copyright holder. If you have any question or concerns, direct inquiries to Botany Buddy.