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California Native Plant

Sambucus nigra cabrulea

Blue Elderberry

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Information by:         Photographer: Linda Engstrom

 

Description

The elderberry is a deciduous evergreen shrub or tree that is similar to the blue elderberry . The leaves are a pale green and have 3-5 leaflets. This shrub or tree is very fast growing and drought tolerant plant. The elderberrry is a native to Californi

 

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Height Range

12-25'

Width Range

12-25'

Flower Color

Yellow, White

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Blue

Fruit Season

Summer

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Background

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching around plants helps retain water and improves the soil.