Sambucus caerulea (Blue Elderberry) Size:2 gal NP professionals and enthusiastic amateurs

professionals and enthusiastic amateurs

Width: 5-15 ft

One of the easiest fruits to grow

Leaves are oval to circular shaped with a sharp tip and coarsely toothed edges

Sambucus caerulea (Blue Elderberry) Size:2 gal NP professionals and enthusiastic amateurs* Height: 6 26ft* Width: 6 20ft* Watering needs: low* Sun needs: Sun, part shade or shade* Soil needs: Tolerates a variety of soils but prefers well drained soils with moisture* Bloom Time: Spring Summer* Portland Plant List (Backyard Habitat Certification): YesLandscape Use and Ecological Function: The berries can be used to make elderberry wine, jam, syrup, and pies. Caution should be taken for parts of sambucus contain the cyanogenic glycoside,