Elderberry or American elder, is a deciduous, somewhat sprawling, suckering shrub that typically grows to 5-12’ tall. It typically occurs on streambanks, moist woodlands, thickets, fence rows and roadsides. Tiny lemon-scented white flowers appear in large flat-topped clusters (cymes to 10” across) in June. Flowers give way to clusters of black elderberry fruits in late summer. Fruits are sometimes used to make jams, jellies, pie filings and elderberry wine. Fruits are attractive to wildlife.