Paul E. Lehmann wrote:
: Scott Hildenbrand wrote:

: Zone 6b, Kentucky..
:
: I was browsing around for a nice plant to put as
: a hedge row across the back yard (65' or so) and
: thought it'd be fun to have Sambucus Racemosa
: and Nigra alternated along the row.
:
: A plus on this thought is that it fits into the
: "darn near everything's edible" form of the yard
: but I did want to double check..
:
: Are both of these human edible? I'd assume
: they'd need cooked as do most. At any rate,
: wanted to double check on this.

: Ever hear of Elderberry wine? This is what I
: would do with them.

Racemosa is usually not considered edible.
Pity, Helsinki is full of them.


:
: Any opinions on these or maybe something else
: which fruits and might be used as a hedge row?
: I'd prefer ground up growth as apposed to trees
: as it's also for privacy.
:
: Thoughts?

How about Viburnum trilobum or V. lentago.

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