Botanical Name: Sambucus mexicana | |
Common Name: Blue Elderberry |
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
12-25'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Light Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Blue
Fruit Season
Summer, Fall
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast, Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
n/a
Accenting Features
n/a
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Fire Resistant
Attracts Wildlife
Birds