Sambucus mexicana, the Mexican elder, is a beautiful, small tree that has a place in Southwest landscapes. Sambucus mexicana is valued for its artsy trunk and showy floral display as one specimen will ...

The best of the purpleleaf elders, this robust shrub retains its deep burgundy-purple foliage color from spring to fall. What: The best of the purpleleaf elders, sambucus nigra ‘Gerda’ Black Beauty ...

Elderberry is one of the most commonly used medicinal plants in the world. It is most often taken as a supplement to treat cold and flu symptoms. However, the raw berries, bark, and leaves are ...

People have long used elderberry for its health benefits. It contains antioxidants, and many believe it can relieve colds, fight the flu, and boost the immune system. There is little scientific ...

Thistles and grass have invaded my son’s long, narrow boundary border where he planted trees and shrubs a year ago. The invasion is unavoidable as there is an unkempt meadow on the other side of the ...