Blue Elderberry

Honeybees forage heavily on blue elderberry flowers for abundant nectar and pollen, contributing to a notable honey flow in western regions during peak summer bloom from June to July. The creamy white flower clusters attract large numbers of bees for 2-4 weeks. This large shrub can reach 20-30 feet and may require pruning to manage suckering; it's browsed by deer but provides reliable bee forage in moist sites.