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    The Blue Elderberry is a small tree that grows near water sources, preferring areas close to creeks and rivers. It has oblong green leaves and produces white flowers in spring, followed by blackish blue berries from June through August that are eaten by many birds and small animals. Ripe elderberries can be eaten raw or cooked into jams and other dishes, while the flowers can be made into tea. All green parts and unripe berries contain mild toxins.

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    The Blue Elderberry is a small tree that grows near water sources, preferring areas close to creeks and rivers. It has oblong green leaves and produces white flowers in spring, followed by blackish blue berries from June through August that are eaten by many birds and small animals. Ripe elderberries can be eaten raw or cooked into jams and other dishes, while the flowers can be made into tea. All green parts and unripe berries contain mild toxins.

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    The Blue Elderberry is a small tree that grows near water sources, preferring areas close to creeks and rivers. It has oblong green leaves and produces white flowers in spring, followed by blackish blue berries from June through August that are eaten by many birds and small animals. Ripe elderberries can be eaten raw or cooked into jams and other dishes, while the flowers can be made into tea. All green parts and unripe berries contain mild toxins.

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    Blue Elderberry Characteristics

    Sambucus cerulea Appearance: Small tree with oblong green


    leaves; white flowers; blackish blue berries
    The Blue Elderberry will grow many Size: Can grow up to 30’ tall; berries a few
    places, but particularly prefers to be near centimeters in diameter
    to water sources. Many birds and Location: Near the CFTA creek
    animals such as squirrels and deer eat Season: Blooms from March to May; fruits from
    the berries. Ripe berries can be eaten June to August.
    fresh or cooked, with jam being Hazards: All green parts of the plant are
    especially popular. The flowers can be poisonous; unripe fruit are mildly poisonous.
    made into tea.
    o Native

    Fun Facts Sources


    Elderberries were used by Native Americans as a CalFlora Taxon Report
    fruit source and the branches were fashioned into USDA
    flutes. Pictures: Sandra Leich

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