Sambucus cerulea
Blue Elderberry
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:
Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.