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Sambucus nigra ' Aurea Golden'

Golden European Elder

Plant photo of: Sambucus nigra ' Aurea Golden'
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Information by:         Photographer: GardenSoft

 

Description

Deciduous shrub that has yellow foliage and vibrant pink flowers. Purple berries soon follow that are suitable for producing wine.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

12-25', 25-40'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Gold, Yellow

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Black

Fruit Season

Summer, Fall

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Foundation

Special Uses

Screen

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Group plants with similar water needs together so that some plants aren't over watered to meet the needs of their more thirsty neighbors.

Never include shrub and lawn areas in the same sprinkler zone.