Backyard Forest Restoration

Red Elderberry – Sambucus Racemosa

The eighteen photos in this post show the growth of the Red Elderberry shrub from the buds of winter through the ripe fruit of early summer.

Late January – Elderberry Leaf Buds with Dusting of Snow
Late February – Buds Breaking, Leaves Emerging
Mid-March – Leaves Growing Larger
Late March – Leaves Nearly Full Size
Early April – Flower Buds Forming
Flower Buds Under the Microscope
Mid-April – Flowers
Flowers Close-up
Late April – Peak Flowers
Early May – Flowers Faded, Fruit Forming
Fruit Forming Close-up
Mid-May – Green Fruit, Fully Formed
Late May to Early June – Ripe Fruit
Early December – Lingering Leaves

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