"A few raw seed will not kill you of this kind but they are better and completely safe dried or cooked. That is how I and many others use the berries for different purposes. One way is a syrup for colds and flu."

"Nice! Elderberries are good for Bronchial ailments, Fever and fighting the flu. Mildly poisonous though if eaten raw."

"They need full sun and seem to prefer a low spot maybe not with wet feet but one that has just a little extra moisture of course mulching heavy would also help in water retention. I think it is a beautiful plant besides the food and herbal benefits."

"A friend gave me some Elderberry plants and they are growing and have leaves on 4-22-10. I am growing Elderberries for the first time this year. Any tips for a first timer?"

"Kevin, the video you posted gave me inspiration for an article on native plants. Thanks! Adding native plants to the landscape Susan"

"Yes this is our native elderberry here in the southeast and it is the source for the wine, although other Elderberries can be used also."

"Could be several different ones but looks like Sarah, one of my favorites, very bright when it is in bud and first opens, needs more sun than some varieties to darken the bloom color."

"Looks like the variety called Freckles"

"I love this tree! I have one in my backyard in a hummingbird garden. Isn't it amazing?"