Sambucus canadensis 'Aurea'

Also Known As

Golden American Elder

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 12'
W: 10'

planting zones

3a-9b

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Sambucus canadensis 'Aurea' plant details

Sambucus canadensis 'Aurea' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with gold foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Attracts birds. Grows well with mostly shade and even moisture water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sambucus canadensis 'Aurea'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: adoxaceae
Foliage: deciduous gold
Mature size: 10 FT wide, 12 FT tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sambucus canadensis 'Aurea'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This attractive, vigorous, suckering shrub (8-12') always looks good throughout the growing season with its cheerful bright yellow to yellow-green foliage which contrasts beautifully with its clusters of white summer flowers which become blue-black fruits loved by birds and wine or pie makers! S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

This hardy variety is a multistemmed broad and rounded shrub with spreading and arching branches. 'Aurea' will mature at 12'. The foliage is golden yellow with 12" pinnate leaves consisting of 9 lance-shaped leaflets. The flowers are 8" flattened panicles of white and bloom in midsummer. In autumn, red fruit appears and attract birds. Because of the yellow foliage plant this one in partial shade.