Common elderberry

Shrub native to Québec. An excellent choice for bird gardens. The little white flowers gathered in flattened bunches produce a fine effect in the summer. They turn into blackish fruit that are quickly consumed by birds.

Height: 2 to 3 m
Width: 2 to 3 m
Flowering: white, fragrant, June to July
Fruiting: purple-black, August to September, edible once cooked (do not eat the raw fruit)
Attractions for wildlife: attracts birds and pollinators