Sambucus nigra

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Elder Tree with White Flowers

Elder (Sambucus nigra) grows to a height of around 15m and can live for 60 years. It is characterised by a short trunk (bole), and grey-brown, corky, furrowed bark. It has relatively few branches. The leaves are pinnate and the flowers are creamy-coloured and highly scented. Elder is widespread in many temperate and subtropical regions of the world. It is also widespread across the UK, growing in woodland, scrub, wasteland and along hedgerows.

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