Williamsii Elderberry (Sambucus williamsii)

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

Sambucus williamsii is a deciduous Shrub. 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: Berries, Fruit, Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young leaves - cooked. This use is inadvisable, see the notes above on toxicity. — Young leaves - cooked.; This use is inadvisable, see the notes above on toxicity.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)