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Is this red elderberry? #907721

Asked June 29, 2025, 4:17 PM EDT

Hello, this plant grew in my backyard and I was excited thinking it is red elderberry, but I am nervous to do anything with it without confirming.

Wright County Minnesota

Expert Response

Thank you for your question.

I can confirm that your three pictures depict red elderberry (Sambucus racemosa). See the following for information about it.

https://www.minnesotawildflowers.info/shrub/red-berried-elder

https://seasonwatch.umn.edu/red-elderberry

https://bwsr.state.mn.us/sites/default/files/2024-06/featured_plant_july_2024_red_berried_elder.pdf

Thanks for consulting us.

An Ask Extension Expert Replied June 29, 2025, 5:11 PM EDT

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