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Sambucusnigra subsp. cerulea

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Sambucus nigra subsp. cerulea by Scorpioangel

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Family

Adoxaceae (a-dox-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Sambucus (sam-BYOO-kus)

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Synonym

Sambucus cerulea

Sambucus glaucus

Sambucus mexicana

Sambucus neomexicana

Sambucus velutina

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Other Details

Category

Edible Fruits and Nuts

Perennials

Shrubs

Trees

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Lake Hughes, California

Long Beach, California

Sun City, California

Detroit, Michigan

Cheshire, Oregon

Bellingham, Washington

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a Native tree to Southern Oregon.

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