Red Elderberry is a large deciduous shrub or small tree that can grow 10-20 feet tall with a broad arching form. It features dense roots and rhizomes, making it useful for soil stabilization and erosion control. The plant produces abundant, small, creamy white flowers in large, conical or pyramidal-shaped clusters between April and July. In summer, it bears large clusters of bright red, fleshy berries, each containing 2-5 seeds.