Mystery tree

[stormpetrel]

Hello, hoping someone can help. I thought this tree was dead so had it cut down, but it is now sprouting new shoots. Can anybody kindly tell me what it is?

Many thanks in advance.

 

[Tetters]

We reckon that's an elder - good for berries and flowers for wine or cordial! It looks really healthy for its hefty haircut. Will you keep it?
Welcome to the forums @stormpetrel -whereabouts are you - anywhere near Kent?

 

[stormpetrel]

Thank you for your response - I've Googled elder and I think it does fit the bill. Now I know what it is and a bit about it, I will keep it.

Thank you for the welcome - I'm a Kent neighbour - Essex.