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Sambucus cerulea

Blue Elderberry

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: GardenSoft

 

Description

Blue Elderberry is a deciduous shrub that grows 4'-10' tall or tree that reaches up to 40' high. Leaves of this plant have 5-9 leaflets with white spring flower clusters developing into blue berries. The Blue Elderberry is a native to Oregon and is drought tolerant and is a beneficial insect plant.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

12-25'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Light Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Blue

Fruit Season

Summer, Fall

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

n/a

Accenting Features

n/a

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Fire Resistant

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

An easy water-wise improvement in lawn areas is to change high output spray sprinkler nozzles to low-flow rotators.

You'll have less runoff and be less likely to apply more water than is needed.