Sambucus caerulea (Blue Elderberry) Willamette Valley Native delicate green foliage

delicate green foliage

Site and Soil: Friend Red Thornless Gooseberry ™ likes full to 1/2 day sun and well-drained soil

WHERE TO USE: This product can be used on roses

Width: 10-20 ft

Sambucus caerulea (Blue Elderberry) Willamette Valley Native delicate green foliage* 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,