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Sambucus caerulea

Blue Elderberry

Plant photo of: Sambucus caerulea
Information by: W-E Plants for the Willamette Valle        Photographer:

 

Description

The Blue Elderberry is a deciduous shrub that grows 6'-15' tall and 8-10' wide. It can form a thicket with time. Small narrow leaves are bright green. Small yellowish white flowers appear in flat clusters during spring. Dark blue fruit appears in summer and fall, which is edible for jams, pies or wine but not fresh off the shrub. Birds will eat fruit in late fall. This shrub does best in full or part sun with moist soil. Prune to remove older stems; will refresh the shrub.

 

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low, Medium

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Adjust sprinklers to avoid watering sidewalks and driveways.