Sambucus gaudichaudiana

White elderberry

Upright herbaceous perennial subshrub with annual stems. Paris of stalkless light green leaves 10-35cm long, divided into 3-11 coarsely toothed, egg-shaped to lance-shaped leaflets 3-15cm x 10-60mm. White fragrant flowers in flat, branched terminal cluster to 20cm wide. Masses of small white fleshy berries.

  • Cultural knowledge: Food: berries
  • Ecological role: Bird attracting: berries
  • Height: 2m
  • Width: 1.5m
  • Sun: Semi shade to dappled shade
  • Soil type: Well drained soils
  • Flowering time: October to February