Best sources of anthocyanins to grow in USDA zone 10?

[nicechrisman]

I'm moving to southern california soon and am excited about the fruits I will be able to grow. One think I will miss is blueberries and the associated health benefits of anthocyanins. I know there are some varieties you CAN grow there, but it seems to be far from an ideal climate for them. Just pondering what else I can grow that would provide this powerful antioxidant.

I've seen a new blue tomato (p20) that was recently developed by oregon state university that is supposed to be a good source. Just wondering if there are other good sources anyone can recommend.

 

[Ilex]

Try looking for blue elderberry (Sambucus caerulea), I'm pretty sure I've seen them growing wild in California. They are better adapted to dry climates than blueberries.

USDA Plants Database

plants.usda.gov

If you want something to plant, service berry (also called saskatoon berry = Amelanchior alnifolia) grow really well and fruit prolifically.

 

[۩]

Slightly off topic- I've always really wanted to know what causes blueberries to smell like blueberries. Whatever compound is doing this I am pretty sure is also found in nicotiana rustica and some strains of cannabis indica. Anthocyanins?