Elder Tree, Sambucas nigra, Elderflowers, Elderflower Champagne,

[@traceyi4998]

I see so many plants that looks like this I can't tell the difference. The other day I came across one that smell. Maybe you should do a video with different ones. Glad I found this

[@ivesence]

How to distinguish black elderflower tree from the rest? Here, in Scotland, I just found a treasure of elderflower trees, and back in Serbia we used to make syrup (to delute with water or sparkling water) out of it but I can't say if these here are the same one. I'd tell the flower here is not as big as the one we used back home. So maybe it's not the right kind. It would be exciting to make it again as when I was a kid.

[@Piggieherdvids]

You really need to do a recipe book. I’d love to see one from you guys. x

[@MrMaxKeane]

Is there a noticeable difference in the flowers between this and common hogweed (Heracleum sphondylium)?

[@chessdaft]

When you say purple elder is toxic and only to pick from the black elder, are the two easily confused?

[@JamiePoc]

If the bark is fairly smooth with dark speckles then its Sambucas Nigra and safe, if the stems have horizontal ribs running the lenght of the stems it should not be consumed.

[@annaheya2109]

How long do they stay in bloom for?

[@elizabethrobertson7648]

Are all elderflower trees poisonous so can you not touch the stems and leaves

[@hiddenpaths-walkinghistori588]

I have a big elderflower bush which never blooms, it grows well and looks healthy but its only ever once had flowers (afew years ago). Any idea what might be causing this? Thanks.

[@nowirehangers2815]

Maybe give it a prune

[@hiddenpaths-walkinghistori588]

@@nowirehangers2815 Tried that, didn't work.

[@nowirehangers2815]

@@hiddenpaths-walkinghistori588 must need food

[@synaracamoesas7010]

Omg. I saw some elderberrys on trees and thought I could pick them to make a syrup, glad I didn't.

[@ytcrittical]

how do you identify the poisonous type from the non-poisonous one?

[@WildFoodUK1]

all the elders are poisonous, but all the flowers and berries are usable if prepared properly.

[@sereveti]

@@WildFoodUK1 Can you elaborate on this? In the video you say the black elder is the only safe one, and the other elders have "cyanide-inducing glycosides." Have I misunderstood? Because from that I would think only black elder flowers are safe, and thus I'd need to know how to ID black elder.

[@videoexposet.v7859]

nice

[@mininovaband]

Oops, you did not ask the Elder tree permission.

[@Briardie]

He never does. He is very rude.

[@Eueueyw]

Thought that was just for felling them?

[@ryanalexander3088]

What if you ask and the tree says no? 😅

[@nowirehangers2815]

@@Eueueyw cutting at all

[@elizabethrobertson7648]

I think I need rid of one at my door help.

[@hotelsierra86]

Make Elderflower gin…not going to tell you how…the smell of elderflowers is anything but cats pee. Glorious.

[@Briardie]

Answer the questions put to you please. You are not very helpful sir.

[@WildFoodUK1]

ok soz this was a vid from a while ago and i hadn't checked the comments..