Sambucus mexicana

Mexican elder, drought resistant, edible fruits. The size after 10 years is 3 meter. The berry colour is blue. This plant is mostly hardy.The flowering period is April - May.

Location of the plant shown in the first picture : California

Date taken : 23.07.2002

Other information on the picture : Ripley Desert Woodland StMexican Elder

Common name : Elder

Family : Caprifoliaceae

© first picture : J.C. de Kreek and D. van Gelderen

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Characteristics of this plant
type of plant : shrub
soil type : sandy soil
planting place : needs a sunny place
habit/form : loose growing
water requirement : needs moderatly water
wind tolerance : not susceptible to wind
the plant is deciduous
height approx : between 2 and 3 meter
width approx : between 1 and 1.5 meter
flower colour : cream
leaf colour : green
fruit/seed colour : blue
fruit / seed period : september - october
leaf shape : compound leaves
leaf size : between 15 and 20 cm
edibility : the fruits are edible
scent : flowers scented lightly
flowering period : april - may
hardiness : mostly hardy
special feature remarkable fruits