Taxonomy
Sambucus nigra | Elder | Trom
Distribution
Status
Conservation status
Not protected
Native status
Native
Species Biology
Identification
Flowers: June-July; clusters of white flowers
Fruits: Clusters of purple/black
berry-like drupes
Twigs & bark: Twigs grey/green, sponge-like
pith inside; bark greyish, with
fissures when mature
Habitat
Hedgerows, woodland, scrub, wasteland, especially on fertile soils.
Life cycle
Perennial
Ex-situ conservation
Not known
Use
Food crop
Vegetative nature
Woody
Distribution
World distribution(GBIF)
Irish distribution
Widespread and common.
Temporal change
Records submitted to Data Centre in 2025
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Further information
Flowers are often used to make a fresh tasting elderflower cordial,
berries often used for wine-making