White Elderberry (Sambucus gaudichaudiana)

Family: Caprifoliaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Sambucus gaudichaudiana is a deciduous Shrub growing to 3 m (9ft 10in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil. The plant can tolerates strong winds but not maritime exposure.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries, Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

pleasant flavour. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; The fruit is a little sour but has a pleasant flavour.; Usually sweet, though some forms are bitter.; The fruit is small but is borne in large clusters, making it easy to harvest.

Habitat & North American Range

Cool shady places in wet sclerophyll and other open forests, river banks and damp rocks. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)