Sambucus racemosa 'Morden Summer Glow' (Morden Summer Glow Elderberry)
Michael's Opinion
A great alternative to Japanese Maples in colder climates.
Botanical Information
| Family | Adoxaceae (Caprifoliaceae) |
| Genus | Sambucus |
| Species | racemosa |
| Cultivar | 'Morden Summer Glow' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Origin | Introduced by the Morden Research Station, Morden, Manitoba, Canada. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 3a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 3 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -40 |
| Temperature (°F) | -40 |
| Height | 1.2 - 2 m |
| Spread | 2 - 4 m |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | June, July, August |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Compact-rounded. |
| Landscape | Borders, garden foundations, screening, hedging and as a specimen. |
| Cultivation | Plant in full sun to partial shade in moist but well-draining, humus-rich fertilized soil. |
| Notable Specimens | Olds College, Olds, Alberta, Canada. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Smooth, robust semi-glaborous stems. |
| Leaf Description | Highly serrated pinnate-lanceolate leaves that grow in whorls along branches. |
| Colour Description | Yellowish-green to medium green foliage. Burgundy stems and branches. New growth is pale green. |
| Texture Description | Medium. |
Photographs
Olds College, Olds, Alberta, Canada.
Olds College, Olds, Alberta, Canada.