Spring Only Species! Please do not select a fall ship/pick up date with this species or it will be removed from your order.

Blue Elderberry (or Blue Elder) is an Idaho native shrub. It grows 6-15’ tall and has large, creamy white flower clusters in the spring that develop into abundant clumps of bluish-black berries. It prefers moist, sunny, acidic conditions and does not fare well in alkaline or dry sites. Elderberry is popular for revegetating sites because of its wildlife value, productivity, adaptability, and ease of establishment. It is also widely used for erosion control and riparian restoration. Blue elderberries are prized for making wine, jelly, jam and syrup. 

Please note: the berries should be cooked before eaten as they are mildly toxic. The leaves and stems are poisonous and should not be consumed.

Native Shrub

Max Height: 15’

Max Width: 20’

Drought Hardy: Yes

Growth Rate: Fast

Wildlife Benefits: Birds, small & large mammals

Uses: Fruit, soil stabilization and windbreak

Plug Sizes Available: 20 cui

Zones: 3-6

IMPORTANT: SEEDLINGS MUST BE ORDERED IN MULTIPLES OF 5

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Seedlings can be purchased in the following quantities: 5, 10, 15, 20, etc. If you would like 5 seedlings, please write 5 in the quantity box.