Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis) is native to eastern North America including Texas. It is a deciduous, somewhat sprawling, suckering shrub that typically grows to 5-12’ tall. It occurs on streambanks, moist woodlands, thickets, fence rows and roadsides throughout east Texas, spreading by root suckers to form colonies. 
 
Tiny lemon-scented white flowers appear in broad flat-topped clusters (to 10” or more across) from May to July. Flowers give way to clusters of black elderberry fruits in late summer. Fruits of species plants are sometimes used to make jams, jellies, pie filings and elderberry wine. Fruits are attractive to wildlife.
 
Grow elderberry in medium to wet, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Elderberry tolerates a wide range of soils, but prefers moist, humus soils.