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Caerulea Blue Elderberry
Sambucus nigra cerulea syn. mexicana
Caerulea Blue Elderberry
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A large, easy to grow attractive shrub with multiple uses. Bright green foliage adds a coarse texture landscapes. Large umbels of creamy flowers bloom from spring through late summer and turn into showy dark berries with a white wax coating that makes them appear blue at a distance. Berries can be cooked and made into preserves but should not be eaten raw. Birds enjoy the berries as well and use the dense foliage as shelter and nesting locations. Grows well in riparian areas or grasslands and can help restore mountain areas to prevent erosion. Native to cool areas of the western North America.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
- Attracts birds.
- Attracts pollinators.
- Deer resistant.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
Quick answers
How big does Caerulea Blue Elderberry get?
About 15-20' tall and 20' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Caerulea Blue Elderberry need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Caerulea Blue Elderberry need?
Moderate water use.
Will Caerulea Blue Elderberry grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Caerulea Blue Elderberry deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Caerulea Blue Elderberry in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Caerulea Blue Elderberry wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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