Plants and animals of Pointfield

An informal survey of the plant and animal life living in or visiting the grounds of Pointfield, Kelso since 2015   

Trees and shrubs 

Elder

Sambucus nigra

Appearance

Small tree with pinnate leafs of 5–7 oval and toothed leaflets, and panicles of creamy white five-petaled flowers.

Habitat

Under the yew tree towards the bottom of the garden and by the old garage.


Months in flower

2020
2021
2022
2023