Sambucus racemosa 'Sutherland Gold' (Sutherland Gold European Red Elder)


Botanical Information

FamilyAdoxaceae (Caprifoliaceae)
GenusSambucus
Speciesracemosa
Cultivar'Sutherland Gold'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous)
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Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4-8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone5 - 8
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-51 - (-21)
Temperature (°F)-60 - (-5)
Height2.5 - 4 m
Spread2.5 - 4 m
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodMay

Description and Growing Information

General Description Sambucus racemosa 'Sutherland Gold' is a beautiful, finely textured, medium-sized deciduous shrub with golden, fern-like foliage.
CultivationGrow in a sheltered location, in full sun to part shade, moist, well-drained soil.
PestsPossible problems include: glasshouse red spider mite, and verticillium wilt.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Flower DescriptionCream coloured, in cone-shaped (cymes) clusters.
Fruit DescriptionGlossy red berries in dense, pendulous clusters.

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