Blue Elderberry

Sambucus caerulea

Matchcode: SACAERUL

Height: 3 - 6m (10 - 20 FT.)

Spread: 1.85 - 4m (6 - 13 FT.)

Native to North America. Large clusters of white blooms in late spring mature to powder-blue, edible berries by late summer. Green leaflets and rest of plant are poisonous if ingested - ONLY berries are edible; preserves, pies & wine. Best in moist well-drained soils.

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