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California Native Plant

Sambucus mexicana

Mexican Elderberry

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Linda Engstrom

 

Description

The Elderberry is a deciduous evergreen shrub or tree that is similar to the blue elderberry . The leaves are a pale green and have 3-5 leaflets. This shrub or tree is very fast growing and drought tolerant plant. The elderberrry is a native to CA, is drought tolerant, and is a beneficial insect plant. -Cornflower Farms

 

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Height Range

12-25'

Flower Color

Yellow, White

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Blue

Fruit Season

Summer

Water Saving Tip:

Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.

Take your 'My List' Hydrozone Report to a landscape designer, or local nursery, when selecting and purchasing plants.