There are 20 varieties of elderberry, all of which are produced in the subtropical zone and most of the temperate zone in the northern hemisphere. There are about five varieties of elderberry introduced from China. The main varieties of elderberry are Canadian elderberry, Luying and Western elderberry. In recent years, some people have introduced some elderberries from abroad, including "golden leaf" elderberries, "golden feather" elderberries, "purple cloud" elderberries, "flower leaf" elderberries.
This variety grows in the east of North America. It is the mother of "golden leaf" elderberry. Its leaves are golden yellow, hence its name.
The variety is also known as elderberry, growing in the Yangtze River Basin and the eastern northwest region, like to wet, wet areas common to the growth of this variety.
The variety originated from the Mediterranean coast of southern Europe, North Africa and even western Asia. This variety is the mother of "Ziyun" elderberry and "flower leaf" elderberry. The leaves of "Ziyun" elderberry are smooth on both sides. The primary leaves are yellow green, and later turn dark purple. The berries are purple black. "Flower leaf" elderberry leaf edge is silvery white, inside also has silvery white pattern, looks like the flower blooms general, this berry assumes the black purple.
