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    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.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Sambucus canadensis 'Aurea' plant

    How to Grow Sambucus canadensis 'Aurea'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • gold

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • birds

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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