Plant Description
Sambucus cerulea
Blue Elderberry is a large, fast-growing shrub or tree. It produces white flower clusters favored by insect pollinators and hummingbirds, which then turn into blue berries enjoyed by a variety of birds and mammals (including humans!).
A Blue Elderberry flower cluster. The flowers are small and white, and arranged in a large, flat cluster,
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
| Characteristic | Plant Information |
|---|---|
| Height at 20 yrs | 20 ft |
| Mature Height | 20 ft |
| Growth Rate | Rapid |
| Life Span | Perennial |
| Moisture Use | High |
| Drought Tolerance | Low |
| Deer Browse | Yes |
| Wildlife Value | High |
| Timber Value | None |
| Resprout Ability | High |
| Hardiness | USDA Zones 4-10 |
| Flower Color | White |
| Bloom Time | May-August |
| Habitat |
Streambanks, open riparian areas, woodlands |
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
| Classification | Scientific Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Clade | Tracheophytes |
| Clade | Angiosperms |
| Order | Dipsacales |
| Family | Adoxaceae |
| Genus | Sambucus |
| Species | S. cerulea |
