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.
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
Water Saving Tip:
In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.
Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.