Sambucus racemosa 'Sutherland Gold'

Also Known As

European Red Elder
Golden Elderberry
Sutherland Gold Eldeberry

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 5'-10'
W: 8'-10'

planting zones

4a-8b

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Sambucus racemosa 'Sutherland Gold' plant details

Sambucus racemosa 'Sutherland Gold' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with bronze, gold and green foliage. In spring and summer cream and white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sambucus racemosa 'Sutherland Gold'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: adoxaceae
Foliage: deciduous bronze, gold and green
Mature size: 8 FT - 10 FT - wide, 5 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: lacy leaves

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sambucus racemosa 'Sutherland Gold'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of the finest golden-leaved shrubs, this colorful (8-10') Elder has beautiful deeply-cut leaves, golden-yellow in sun/a pretty lime-green in shade; similar to Salix ?Plumosa Aurea? but less inclined to burn in sun. S-PSh/M-W

By: Forestfarm

Cluster of fragrant creamy white star shaped flowers decorate the delicate golden fern like foliage. Clusters of red berries in fall.

By: Garden World

Springtime layers of finely dissected golden foliage attire this award-winning multistemmed Sambucus. More resistant to sun scorch than other yellow-leafed Elderberry cultivars, the delicate looking ferny leaves emerge in copper-hued shades and slowly develop a refreshing lime-green cast during the warmer months. Favoring judicious pruning, adequately moist soil and bright partial shade, its graceful visage is further enhanced by conical racemes of creamy white flowers and glossy red fruit that birds adore.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

Cut-leafed golden foliage make this 8' shrub look lacy and delicate. Zone 5.

By: Tejas Tropicals

Conical clusters of creamy white flowers are followed by red, glossy fruit. The deeply cut, bronze young leaves mature to golden yellow with better ability to stand up to sun scorch than other gold forms. The arching stems of this Elder makes a riveting specimen. Like a gold Japanese maple! US Native Plant.

By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

A truly gorgeous elderberry with finely cut, ferny leaves that emerge coppery bronze in spring becoming golden with age! Flat umbrels of white flowers appear in late spring to early summer and, in autumn, produce red berries -- delicious in syrup or left for the birds. A large, deciduous shrub, to 8-10' tall and wide, but easily pruned back in spring to maintain a smaller size. Part shade for best foliage color and consistent summer water for health. Frost hardy to -30 °F, USDA zone 4.