Sieboldiana Elderberry (Sambucus racemosa sieboldiana)

Family: Caprifoliaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Sambucus racemosa sieboldiana is a deciduous Shrub growing to 4 m (13ft 1in) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower in May. 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 and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Berries, Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young leaves and buds - cooked and used as a vegetable. This use is inadvisable, see the notes above on toxicity. A tea is made from the leaves. — Young leaves and buds - cooked and used as a vegetable.; This use is inadvisable, see the notes above on toxicity.; A tea is made from the leaves.

Habitat & North American Range

Scrub and woods in the hills of W. Hupeh, 300 - 2400 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)