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Blue Elderberry - Raintree Nursery

Blue Elderberry

$22.99 - $24.99
$24.99
$22.99 - $24.99
$24.99
SKU E015

Sambucus caerulea

Blue elderberry is a Pacific Coast native that is beautiful in all seasons. In the spring, enjoy the many white flower clusters. In the fall, the 15-20 foot spreading, arching bush is covered with large clusters of small powder blue berries that are prized for cooking, jelly and wine. A powdery white coating makes the berries look blue - underneath, they are dark and full of the same high nutrition and immune-boosting properties as their American and European cousins. An amazing, structural bush for hedgerows and screening unsightly views! Self fertile.

USDA Zone: 2-9

Grow Height: 20' (Large)

Sun: Full Sun

Ripening Time: Late Summer

Pollination: Self Fertile

Read our Elderberry Growing Guide


Size: 12" Plant
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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

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  • Should this blue elderberry be planted any distance from black elderberry (S. canadensis) or may that grow near each other?

    They can grow near each other just fine.

  • Wikipedia article on this variety says the blossoms have a strong, unpleasant odor. Is that true? Most elderberries smell nice until they start turning brown.

    Personally I've never considered them unpleasant, so I would say that (apparently) some people might think so, but most people do are not bothered by them.

  • Will this variety pollinate Ranch blueberry?

    No, you will need another S. canadensis to pollinate your Ranch elderberry.

Customer Reviews

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Sandra L.
Personal attention from knowledgeable staff, quality plant

I love your company. I appreciated your emails along the way until the elderberry arrived. I especially liked Laura's YouTube video about how to handle the unpackaging. First I thought her instructions were wacky. Now I'm a disciple, having watched many of her videos. Two weeks in the ground, the elderberry is already sprouting new leaves.

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s.H.

healthy

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Beverly
My elderberry

My plants arrived in packaging that had kept it well hydrated . I planted them and yesterday I have at least 5 shoots coming out. I'm looking forward to see them grow . Very happy with my purchase. Will buy ages from your company

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Liana A.
Excited about this plant

I was worried that the plant arrived quite dry, but after being in the ground a few days and watering often, now it's putting out new growth!

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Jeff D.
Alive and healthy

Not the best value compared to buying cuttings, however, the plant was well packaged and seemed to have a healthy (but small) root system.

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