Sambucus racemosa 'SMNSRD4' (Lemony Lace™ Elderberry)
Botanical Information
| Family | Adoxaceae (Caprifoliaceae) |
| Genus | Sambucus |
| Species | racemosa |
| Cultivar | 'SMNSRD4' |
| Tradmarked Name | Lemony Lace™ |
| Patent Number | PPAF, Can PBRAF |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Origin | Introduced by Spring Meadow Nurseries, Michigan, United States of America. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 3 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 1 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -40 - (-35) |
| Temperature (°F) | -40 - (-30) |
| Height | 90 - 150 cm |
| Spread | 90 - 150 cm |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | An elderberry with shaggy golden foliage and a fine texture. |
| Landscape | Wonderful for woodland gardens, as an accent plant, or in mixed borders. |
| Cultivation | Grow in partial shade (although full sun will be tolerated in northern climates). |
| Pests | Deer resistant. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Slender, grey-brown branches. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves are gold in colour, with red new growth and is very deeply cut. |
| Flower Description | Flowers are small and white. |
| Fruit Description | A red fruit that is produced in late summer. |
| Texture Description | Fine. |