Lewis Hill

“The elderberry is extremely hardy, tolerates warmer climates than currants and gooseberries, grows in almost any soil that is somewhat moist, and requires almost no care. It has attractive flowers, berries, and yellow to red-orange leaves in fall. So what’s wrong with it? Not much, though it’s perhaps a bit too easy to grow, so it spreads rapidly, both by seed and by root suckers. Fortunately, we have plenty of room, and by keeping the grass mowed all around the bushes, we keep them under control.”
― Lewis Hill, The Fruit Gardener's Bible: A Complete Guide to Growing Fruits and Nuts in the Home Garden