Sambucus nigra ssp. caerulea, Blue Elderberry
Sambucus nigra ssp. caerulea, Blue Elderberry
A shrub or small tree that grows up to 15 feet tall. White fragrant flowers bloom in the spring through summer. The fruit is edible- great for pies or jelly. This shrub can be pruned. It is deciduous in the fall.
Plant with: Toyon (Heteromeles arbutifolia); Coast Live Oak, White Flowering Currant
| Family Name | Adoxaceae |
| Species Name | Sambucus nigra ssp. caerulea |
| Common Name | Blue Elderberry |
| Native to | California |
| Plant Type | Large shrub, tree |
| Height x Width | 10-30' x 10-30' |
| Growth Habit | Upright, fountain |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun to part shade or shade |
| Water Requirement | Moderate, can withstand summer drought |
| Soil Type | Any |
| Flower Color | White, cream |
| Flowering Months | Spring, summer |
| Evergreen/Deciduous | Semi-deciduous with drought |
| Fragrant | Pleasant |
| Cold Hardy to | 5F |
| Attracts pollinators | Bees, butterflies, moths, many insects |
| Container Plant | No |
| Erosion Control | Yes |
| Bank Stabilization | Yes |
| Fire Resistant | Yes |
| Deer resistant | Yes |
| Local plant | Yes |
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Sambucus nigra ssp. caerulea, Blue Elderberry
A shrub or small tree that grows up to 15 feet tall. White fragrant flowers bloom in the spring through summer. The fruit is edible- great for pies or jelly. This shrub can be pruned. It is deciduous in the fall.
Plant with: Toyon (Heteromeles arbutifolia); Coast Live Oak, White Flowering Currant
| Family Name | Adoxaceae |
| Species Name | Sambucus nigra ssp. caerulea |
| Common Name | Blue Elderberry |
| Native to | California |
| Plant Type | Large shrub, tree |
| Height x Width | 10-30' x 10-30' |
| Growth Habit | Upright, fountain |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun to part shade or shade |
| Water Requirement | Moderate, can withstand summer drought |
| Soil Type | Any |
| Flower Color | White, cream |
| Flowering Months | Spring, summer |
| Evergreen/Deciduous | Semi-deciduous with drought |
| Fragrant | Pleasant |
| Cold Hardy to | 5F |
| Attracts pollinators | Bees, butterflies, moths, many insects |
| Container Plant | No |
| Erosion Control | Yes |
| Bank Stabilization | Yes |
| Fire Resistant | Yes |
| Deer resistant | Yes |
| Local plant | Yes |