Blue Elderberry
Sambucus mexicana
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Blue Elderberry is a deciduous shrub native to the southwestern United States and Mexico, valued for its blue-black berries used in jams, syrups, and traditional medicine. It thrives in dry to moderate moisture conditions and provides excellent food and habitat for wildlife.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
Southwestern United States and Mexico
Native to: Arizona, California, New Mexico, Texas
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
Blue Elderberry is a deciduous shrub native to the southwestern United States and Mexico, valued for its blue-black berries used in jams, syrups, and traditional medicine. It thrives in dry to moderate moisture conditions and provides excellent food and habitat for wildlife.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Blue Elderberry grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
Southwestern United States and Mexico
Native to: Arizona, California, New Mexico, Texas
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation