Plant Details

Sambucus racemosa

Red elder

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General Information

Scientific name: Sambucus racemosa
Also known as: Red elder

Plant Properties

Layer: Fruit tree, Shrub
Size: Small
Height: 4.00 m
Width: 4.00 m
Growth Rate: None
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 4-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Fruit, Flowers
Edibility:
(3)
Medicinal:
(1)
Features:
Repellent, Wood, Fragrant

Description

Fruit - eaten raw or cooked, has a bitter taste. The fruit is very nutritious and contains a lot of fat, protein, and carbohydrates. It can be dried for use, but it loses some of its original flavor. The fruit is about 5 mm in diameter and grows in large clusters, making it easy to harvest. Be mindful of the toxicity, as explained above. Flowers can be eaten raw or cooked, and the root can be used to make a tea-like drink.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 15/08
End of Harvest: 30/09