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. |
Photographs
A mature plant in the Cuddy Garden, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
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