Sambucus racemosa 'Sutherland Gold' (Sutherland Gold European Red Elder)
Botanical Information
Family | Adoxaceae (Caprifoliaceae) |
Genus | Sambucus |
Species | racemosa |
Cultivar | 'Sutherland Gold' |
Category | Woody |
Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
Pronunciation |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 4-8 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 5 - 8 |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -51 - (-21) |
Temperature (°F) | -60 - (-5) |
Height | 2.5 - 4 m |
Spread | 2.5 - 4 m |
Growth | Fast |
Flowering Period | May |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | Sambucus racemosa 'Sutherland Gold' is a beautiful, finely textured, medium-sized deciduous shrub with golden, fern-like foliage. |
Cultivation | Grow in a sheltered location, in full sun to part shade, moist, well-drained soil. |
Pests | Possible problems include: glasshouse red spider mite, and verticillium wilt. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Flower Description | Cream coloured, in cone-shaped (cymes) clusters. |
Fruit Description | Glossy red berries in dense, pendulous clusters. |