50 Seeds Blue Elderberry Sambucus Caerulea Native Shrub Edible Berry

Blue Elderberry is a hardy native shrub or small tree valued for its ornamental form, creamy white spring flower clusters, and heavy crops of small blue berries in late summer. It brings multi-season beauty to the landscape and is a well-loved choice for habitat plantings and naturalized borders.
The powdery blue berries are traditionally used in jams, jellies, pies, and syrups once fully ripe and cooked. The plant grows vigorously into a large, multi-stemmed form, providing screening and structure, and the flat flower heads are a striking garden feature. Berries should be fully ripe before use.
Species: Sambucus caerulea
Type: Deciduous shrub or small tree
Plant_Habit: Upright, multi-stemmed, spreading
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, moist, fertile
Days_to_Harvest: 2 to 3 years from seed
Zones: 4 to 9
Germination: Cold stratification recommended for 60 to 90 days
Sowing: Surface sow and press lightly into soil, do not bury deeply
Spacing: 6 to 10 feet apart
Notes: Berries form in flat-topped clusters; plant tolerates a range of soils once established