Native Plants A-Z
Blue Elderberry
Sambucus nigra ssp. caerulea
KEY DETAILS
Plant Type
- Tree, shrub
Light
- Tolerates a variety of well-drained soils, full shade, part shade, and full sun
Soil
- Tolerates most soils
Size
- 13 – 30 ft Tall
- 10 – 20 ft Wide
Bloom Time
- Spring
Sun Exposures per day
Shade: Less than 3 hours of direct sun
Part shade: 3-4 hours of direct sun
Part Sun: 5–6 hours of direct sun
Full Sun: Receives 6+ hours of direct sun