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    • Photo of Sambucus nigra 'Aureomarginata' flower, foliage by Native Sons

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    Sambucus nigra 'Aureomarginata'

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 8'-10'
    • W: 10'

    planting zones

    • 6b-8b

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    Sambucus nigra 'Aureomarginata' plant details

    Sambucus nigra 'Aureomarginata' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with variegated foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge followed by black and purple fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - moderate water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in clay and gritty soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Sambucus nigra 'Aureomarginata'

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: adoxaceae
    Foliage: deciduous variegated
    Mature size: 10 FT wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Sambucus nigra 'Aureomarginata'

    USDA Zones: 6b - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - moderate
    Soil needs: clay and gritty

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Shrub or small tree to 20' tall with bark that becomes fissured, corky, and gray on trunks. Flowers are cream-colored and musk-scented. Shiny, purple-black fruit is edible and often used in jams and pies. Leaflets are broadly edged gold at first, later margined pale yellow to cream. Hardy to below 0F. Europe, North Africa, Southwestern Asia.

    By: Native Sons

    Top rank Elderberry with yummy yellow patterned foliage. Flat clusters of white flowers in spring are followed by late summer bunches of black fruit on pink stems which contrasts magnificently with the foliage. These berries hang on for bird forage after the leaves drop.

    By: Far Reaches Farm

    Gardening facts about Sambucus nigra 'Aureomarginata' plant

    How to Grow Sambucus nigra 'Aureomarginata'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - moderate

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • adaptable
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Fruit

      • purple
      • black

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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