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Sambucus canadensis Aurea

Golden Elderberry

A spreading, picturesque shrub with yellow-green foliage providing a sunny contrast in the shrub border. Tiny, white flowers give way to reddish-purple-to-black fruits which attract birds and can be used for preserves, jams, pies, and wines.

  • »  Pleasantly fragrant white flowers in a flat-topped cluster
  • »  Purple-black berries in clusters August to September
  • »  Compound, pinnate, yellow leaves
  • »  Mostly vertical with weak stems
  • »  Will colonize
  • »  Bloom Time: July

2gal
$35.75
3gal
$37.38
  • Category:Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:200-250 cm
  • Spread:200-250 cm
  • Bloom Color: White
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Birds
Growth Rate
• Fast
Attributes
• Deciduous
• Fruit
Flowering Time
• Summer
Habit
• Rounded
Foliage Color
• Golden
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Sambucus canadensis 'Aurea'

Golden Elder is a vigorous growing shrub that will tolerate many soil and light conditions. Suckering freely, it is excellent for re-naturalization. May need protection from bright afternoon sun to maintain its colour.