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California Native Plant

Sambucus mexicana

Blue Elderberry

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Description

The blue elderberry is a deciduous shrub that grows 4-10 ft. tall or tree that reaches up to 40 ft. high. The leaves of this plant have 5-9 leaflets with white spring flower clusters developing into blue berries. The blue elderberry is a native to California, is drought tolerant and is a beneficial insect plant. -Cornflower Farms

 

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Height Range

12-25'

Width 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

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.

Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.