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A beautiful variation on a simple theme! This green-leafed elder grows compactly and narrowly columnar: 70 cm wide and 2-3 m high, making it ideal for small gardens! After the pure white blossoms appear in large umbels, the coveted elderberries develop.
Flowering occurs from May to July, pollination is carried out by insects, and the large hanging clusters of blue-black fruits ripen in August-September. The elder is not demanding about its location but flowers most profusely in a sunny spot. There are many culinary applications:
FRUITS: The fruits are used to make jam, fruit juice, jelly, and elderberry gin. The berries are also used for dyeing. It is best not to eat the berries raw as they are slightly toxic. They contain the substance sambunigrin, named after this genus, which is rendered harmless by cooking.
BLOSSOM: The blossoms are used in pancakes, and what about elderflower fritters: for these, they must be dipped in batter and then fried in plenty of oil until golden brown... Furthermore, syrup can be made from the blossoms, which is mainly produced in England and is known as Elderflower Cordial. In Sweden, the syrup is known as Fläderblomssaft. The dried blossoms can be used year-round to make tea.
(Text -partially edited- from Wikipedia)
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Latin: Sambucus nigra
Dutch: Elder, Columnar
Also: Black elder
English: Elder, Elderberry
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