1971 Elderberry plants are large shrubs, or small trees, sometimes up to 20 feet, cultivated to a limited extent in the U.S. for the fruit. Leaves are large and compound. Stems are hollow or pithy. Fruits are produced in large flat clusters 6 to 9 inches across. Individual berries are small, about 0.16 to 0.25 inch diameter, globose, with prominent seeds.
Colors vary from red to blue-black.
Fruits are harvested from wild in considerable quantities. There are a few commercial plantings of a selected variety named Adams. About 500 tons. Culinary, jelly, wine. All in culinary, juice in jelly and wine.