Red Elderberry

Sambucus racemosa is a medium-sized deciduous shrub, typically reaching 7 to 13 feet in height. It features a multi-stemmed, arching growth habit with soft, pithy stems and opposite, pinnately compound leaves. In late spring, it produces pyramidal clusters of creamy white flowers that give way to striking, bright red berries by mid-summer. This hardy species thrives in moist, well-drained soils and is ideal for wildlife gardens, providing food for birds and nesting sites for bees.