About Black
The elder flowers can be harvested once they are all opened. The intense fragrance is relaxing, as is tea made from them. Wait until the black fruits are fully ripened to pick and cook them; they cannot be eaten raw. Pine County, Minn., source.
About Elderberry
Large, flat clusters of fragrant white blossoms in early summer, followed by glossy dark purple to black berries in drooping clusters in fall. Elderberries are rich in fiber and antioxidants but must be picked ripe and cooked to avoid gastrointestinal distress. Do not eat the stems, leaves or roots. Not self-fruitful, needs a pollenizer. The species is a plant native to Minnesota.
Pot Size & Price
2.5-in. deep pot
$11.00
Height
8'–20'
Width
8'–20'
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Catalog
F035
Plant Traits
Birds
Culinary
Medicinal
Minnesota Native
