[Lucyloo]

I have one of these tree's, growing happily in my garden at the side of the house. I didn't plan it, it just grow. But im noticing a few tiny trees now growing in my flower bed in the front garden on the other side of the wall. I have pulled them up.

What can I use this tree for, I have seen some mentions of champaign but are there other uses aswell. I have just been on google and can't really find what im looking for, from it. Can they be used in the in other ways in the garden?

Thanks in advance.

Could it be that this tree, is growing from seed dropped by birds? Or would it be coming from an area, along side our house of trees.[/u]

[Garlicbreath]

Hi Lucyloo, you're right about champagne, the flowers make a lovely wine or champagne. The berrys make a gorgeous red. You can also make elderflower cordial.

If you want to harvest the berrys make sure you get to them before the starlings do. I've seen an entire tree being stripped in an hour! It's also been noticed that starlings pick the new leaves in the Spring to line their nests with. It's thought they have a role to play in repelling parasites.

[James Kilkelly, was GPI.]

[Bobby]

Hi Lucyloo,
Yes, the tree was 'donated' by a passing bird. that's what they do, and you can sometimes get some great plants as a result.

Elderflowers make a great dessert. Dip the flowers only into a light tempura batter, lift them out by the stem and fry in very hot sunflower oil. Dust with a little suger before serving.

Enjoy,
Bobby

[Lucyloo]

Thanks for the advise