A fast growing, hardy shrub with large clusters of tiny white flowers followed by huge quantities of easily harvested blue fruit. Blue Elderberry fruits can be used for jams, wine, and preserves. Very beneficial northwest native plant for pollinators; attracting bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. Prefers sun. Can have a multi-stemmed habit and grows to about 30 ft.
ZONE: 4-8
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Early Season
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full sun, balanced moisture in summer, reduce grass competition in root zone. Top dress with compost yearly. Try not to cultivate around brittle surface roots. Summer or dormant prune for airflow and ease of harvest. Remove older branches as needed to invigorate harvests or keep plant at manageable height.
CHILL HOURS: 100-200 hours below 45F.
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Very good. No major pests or disease problems.
SIZE AT MATURITY: To 30' x10'.
Harvesting Elderberries from Burnt Ridge Nursery on Vimeo.
