American Elderberry is one of the most valuable native shrubs for wildlife in eastern North America, producing large, flat-topped clusters of tiny white flowers in summer followed by clusters of dark purple berries in August. Over 50 bird species consume the berries, making it one of the top-ranked wildlife shrubs. The flat-topped flowers support enormous numbers of insects.
Best time to see a American Elderberry
The best time to see a American Elderberry is April–July, when about 67% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 84,841 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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