Sambucus nigra ssp. caerulea, commonly known as Blue Elderberry, is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to western North America. It features pinnately compound leaves and produces clusters of small, creamy white flowers that develop into bluish-black berries. Blue Elderberry is valuable for its ecological role, attracting birds and other wildlife. It is often used in wildlife gardens, hedgerows, or for its edible berries.
Sambucus cerulea (Blue Elderberry)
Size Information
Plantlets:
10 unrooted plantlets sterile in media, contained in an 8-ounce vessel. Ideal for potting into seedling trays for acclimation to nursery conditions or for subculturing to multiply stock.
Plug:
Juvenile plants rooted and acclimated in a 72-cell Jiffy Preforma tray. Perfect for up-potting into nursery pots or for planting directly in the ground. Sold by the tray or as individual units.
Pot:
Mature, soil-established plants in 3" x 8" nursery pots. Ideal for landscape installations where larger, established plants are needed.
Seeds:
High-germination-rate seeds available in packets. 1 packet covers a 10' x 10' area. Bulk seed quantities for larger projects are available upon inquiry.