Blue Elderberry (Sambucus nigra ssp. cerulea)
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A deciduous shrub native to western North America. It thrives in a variety of environments, from moist, lowland areas to dry, higher elevations, adaptable to USDA zones 3 to 10.
Growing to heights of 6 to 12 feet, the Blue Elderberry forms a bushy, spreading shape. It features compound leaves and clusters of small, creamy-white flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer, attracting pollinators.
The shrub is renowned for its light blue berries, which ripen in late summer to fall. These berries are also edible for humans when cooked and are commonly used in jams, jellies, syrups and wines.
Blue elderberry is highly pollinator-friendly, attracting a wide variety of beneficial insects like bees, butterflies, and moths with its nectar-rich flowers. It also provides food and habitat for birds and small mammals with its berries, making it an excellent native plant for wildlife gardens.
Typically blue elderberry have heavier yields than black or red elderberry. Blue Elderberry plants are self fertile. However, planting two or more blue elderberry bushes nearby can significantly increase your fruit yield.
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Bare Root Starter Plants - 6-12 inches tall
Large Bare Root Plants -24- 40 inches tall, will be pruned to 12 inches for shipping in a 18 inch box.
2 year old Potted Plants - 12-30 inches tall
Bare root plants are available now.
Potted plants available year round until sold out.
All parts of the plant contains toxic alkaloids. Berries should be cooked before eating which makes them safe to eat.
Blue elderberry is native to Western North America, spanning from British Columbia down through the western United States (California, Montana, Texas, etc.) and into Mexico. Blue Elderberry prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil and can tolerate a range of conditions, including drought and poor soils. It's an excellent choice for naturalized or wildlife gardens and for erosion control due to its rapid growth and spreading habit.
For successful cultivation, provide regular watering, especially in dry conditions, and prune as needed to maintain shape and size.
Shipped UPS or USPS. Free Shipping to most locations. Shipping larger plants to PO Boxes, AK, HI, APO, remote areas or US Territories may require a freight surcharge.
If your temperature is warmer than 89 degrees or colder than 20 degrees, we will hold order until temperature improves. Please put your desired ship date in Special Instructions to Seller at checkout.
All plants are inspected for quality prior to shipment. Plants are rarely damaged in shipping, but if they are, please let us know right away so we can help. If there is any plant damage, take a photo of the package and plants. This will help us solve the problem.
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