What: The best of the purpleleaf elders, sambucus nigra ‘Gerda’ Black Beauty retains its deep burgundy-purple foliage color from spring to fall. This robust shrub can create a dramatic effect ...

Elderberry fruit is a traditional natural remedy for colds and flus. Some research backs up these claims, though more research is needed. In this article, we look at the possible health benefits ...

Elderflowers are creamy white flowers that are found—along with blueish-black elderberries—on the black elder tree, or Sambucus nigra.This deciduous tree grows up to about 32 feet high (10 ...

Most of the time I work hard to achieve a desirable outcome in my landscape but, from time to time, a plant comes along that is easy to establish and ...

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Elderflower is the flower of the European or black elder tree (Sambucus nigra), which is also the source of elderberry. Its flower is used as medicine. Elderflower contains chemicals that have ...

Elderberry, or Sambucus nigra, is a plant with berries that have medicinal properties due to their high levels of antioxidants.Elderberry is a rich source of polyphenols, including anthocyanins ...

Przybylska-Balcerek A et al. Sambucus Nigra Extracts — Natural Antioxidants and Antimicrobial Compounds. Molecules. May 14, 2021. Haitao J et al.

Elderberry gummies are a popular supplement for adults and children. Many people take them to help prevent or treat colds. Elderberries may have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial ...

They’re the fruit of a shrub called the black elder, which goes by the scientific name Sambucus nigra. Native to Europe, the black elder isn’t the same as the American elder, ...

Sambucus nigra 'Black Lace’ Credit: Photo: ALAMY Advice for a weary weeder Thistles and grass have invaded my son’s long, narrow boundary border where he planted trees and shrubs a year ago.