Large mounding shrub to small tree, growing 15-30’ tall with an equal spread. Foliage is celery green and divided into toothed leaflets. Large clusters of small, creamy-yellow to white flowers occur in spring and summer, followed by clusters of blue-purple berries in the fall. Berries attract a wide range of birds and are used in jellies, pies, and for making wine. Hardy to below 0F. California. May also be listed as Sambucus caerulea var. neomexicana.
