Sambucus mexicana

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Mexican Elderberry

 
California Native Plant
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Information by:         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

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

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:

Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.

One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.