Botanical Name: Sambucus caerulea
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Common Name: Blue Elderberry  
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Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub, Herb

 

Height Range

6-12'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Light Green

 

Bark Color

Brown

 

Fruit Color

Black, Blue

 

Fruit Season

Summer, Fall

Information by: Stephanie Duer
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  • Description

  • Notes

Blue elderberry is a large, semi-riparian, multi-stemmed shrub found in our stream corridors, growing 6 to 10 feet tall and 5 to 8 feet wide. Foliage is pinnately compounded, and a medium green, with yellow fall color. It has attractive clusters of white flowers (April thru July), followed by clusters of small blue-black edible fruit. Berries are used to make wine, jellies, jams, and pies. Excellent food for wildlife and birds. A Utah native.