Black Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) Permaculture Walk - Ninja Gardening - Episode 11

Elderberry species are also complex. Some botanists treat the Black Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) as one species with regional ...

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Key insights about video Black Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) Permaculture Walk - Ninja Gardening - Episode 11

🔍 The American elderberry, also known as the black elderberry, has large clusters of tiny white flowers that are loved by bees and other insects.

🔍 The flowers are pollinated, and as a result, clumps of blueberries start to form.

🔍 These berries are edible and can be used to make jam or jelly.

🔍 While the berries have a slightly bitter bite, they can be sweetened with sugar for a delicious syrup.

🔍 The American elderberry is a highly prolific plant that is good for pollinators and wildlife.

🔍 It can handle harsh climates, even down to Zone 4, and is drought tolerant.

🔍 Pruning the plant is necessary to reach the fruit, as it can grow to be quite tall.

🔍 Snap off the stems of the berry clusters and freeze them for easier removal of the berries later.

🔍 Some people fry the flower clusters, but the speaker prefers the flavor of the berries.

Timestamped Summary

01:43 The plant has berries that are edible and can be made into jam or jelly. They have a unique flavor that is slightly bitter but can be sweetened with sugar.

02:37 The berries can be used to make syrup, which is great for pancakes.

03:10 The plant has a strange growth habit with hollow stems and distinctive leaves.

04:11 Birds, such as cedar waxwings and northern flickers, love to eat the berries.

05:04 The plant is very prolific, with each flower cluster turning into a bunch of berries.

06:11 The plant can grow quite tall, so pruning is necessary to reach the fruit.

06:43 When harvesting the berries, it is best to snap off the stem to the cluster and freeze them to make them easier to remove from the stems.

07:30 Some people fry up the flower clusters, but the speaker prefers the flavor of the berries.

08:25 The American elderberry is a great plant for cold climates, drought-tolerant, and beneficial for wildlife and pollinators.

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Q&A

What is the plant in the video?

The plant in the video is an American Elderberry or Black Elderberry.

What are the flowers on the plant used for?

The flowers on the plant are pollinator plants and are loved by bees and other insects.

What do the flowers turn into?

The flowers turn into clumps of blueberries.

Are the berries edible?

Yes, the berries are edible, but it is important to make sure they are ripe before consuming.

What can the berries be used for?

The berries can be used to make jam or jelly, and they have a unique flavor that can be enjoyed on pancakes or other dishes.

Black Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) Permaculture Walk - Ninja Gardening - Episode 11

Key insights about video Black Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) Permaculture Walk - Ninja Gardening - Episode 11

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Q&A

What is the plant in the video?

What are the flowers on the plant used for?

What do the flowers turn into?

Are the berries edible?

What can the berries be used for?