Blue Elderberry- Bare Root
$3.50
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Sambucus cerulea
Size/Seed Zone: Bare Root 12 – 18″
Sun: Full sun, can tolerate sun or some shade, or full shade
Soil Conditions: Prefers well drained soils
Special Uses: Supports pollinators, birds, hummingbirds
Fast growing handsome shrub. Excellent food and cover species. White flower clusters produce edible berries.
Habitat Notes: Thrives along streambanks & forest edges. Tends to dry out easily. Needs some moisture year around. Will tolerate sun exposure if it has moisture around roots. Hardiness at a young age goes up significantly with seedling size when planted (bigger is better).
ID Notes: Upright tree / shrub. Plumes of yellowish-white flowers in early summer. Opposite, oblong leaves with pointed tips. Leaves are 15-25 cm long, 1-5 cm wide (longer than red elderberry). Large blue fruit clusters.
Caring for Your Bare Root Plants
| Height at 20 yrs. | 20 ft. | Deer Browse | Low |
| Mature Height | 20 ft. | Wildlife Value | High |
| Growth Rate | Moderate | Timber Value | N/A |
| Lifespan | Moderate | Resprout Ability | Yes |
| Moisture Use | High | Hardiness | Low-Moderate |
| Drought Tolerance | Low | ||
| Sun Tolerance | Moderate |
Wildflower Native Plant Database
Photo Credits: The Wild Garden, www.nwplants.com
