They must be cooked though, in their raw state, the berries as well as other parts of the plant, are toxic to humans and pets. Elderberry trees have a moderate growth rate; you'll have to wait 2 ...

Elderberry is rich in phytonutrients such as anthocyanins, flavonoids, vitamin C, quercetin and dietary fiber. These compounds provide antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, immune-boosting and digestive ...

And names that describe the plant’s growth habit: “arboreus” – treelike; “columnaris” – columnar; “procurrens” – spreading, ...

The rest of the plant is toxic to humans, and ingesting raw or undercooked elderberry can cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Elderberry should not be combined with laxatives or diuretics ...