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Sambucus canadensis 'Aurea'
Golden Elderberry
Plant Type:
DECIDUOUS SHRUBSSambucus canadensis ‘Aurea’ – This is a not commonly offered form of our native Elderberry complete with yellow foliage, typical flowering flattened white cymes followed by red instead of black-purple fruits. Golden Elderberry will be great in the wild garden, at woodland’s edge or as part of a wildlife planting. Site in full to part sun planted in fertile moisture retaining soil. Its origins are unknown but the species originates Nova Scotia to Manitoba, south to Florida and Texas. If ordered during our Autumn shipping window the gold-leaf form of Elderberry will be pruned back. Cutting grown.
Characteristics and Attributes for Sambucus canadensis 'Aurea'
Season of Interest (Flowering)
- Late Spring / Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
- Spring / Summer / into Autumn
Autumn Interest
- Fruit / Berries / Seed Heads
Nature Attraction
- Songbirds
- Honey Bees & Native Bees
Light
- Mostly Sunny
- Full Sun
Attributes
- Wildlife Garden
- Hedgerow
- Natural Garden
- Marginal
Growth Rate in the Garden
- Moderately Fast
Soil
- Fertile
- Moist