Sambucus caerulea

Sambucus caerulea is a deciduous Shrub growing to 3 m at a medium rate.
It is hardy to zone 5. It is in flower from June to July, and the seeds ripen from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite and is pollinated by Insects.
Suitable for: light , medium and heavy soils and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic soils. It can grow in semi-shade or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil. The plant can tolerates strong winds but not maritime exposure.
It can tolerate atmospheric pollution.

Tolerates most soils, including chalk, but prefers a moist loamy soil. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Tolerates some shade but is best in a sunny position. Tolerates atmospheric pollution and coastal situations. A fast-growing but short-lived tree in the wild. A shrub at Kew in September 1993 was carrying a good crop of tasty fruits. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus.