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Sambucus racemosa

'Sutherland Gold'


Sutherland Gold European Red Elder




Family
Adoxaceae (Caprifoliaceae)
Genus
Sambucus
Species
racemosa
Cultivar
'Sutherland Gold'
Category
Woody
Type
Shrub (deciduous)
Pronunciation
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Canadian Hardiness Zone
5 - 8
RHS Hardiness Zone
H7
Temperature (°C)
-51 - (-21)
Temperature (°F)
-60 - (-5)
Height
2.5 - 4 m
Spread
2.5 - 4 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
May
General Description
Sambucus racemosa 'Sutherland Gold' is a beautiful, finely textured, medium-sized deciduous shrub with golden, fern-like foliage.
Cultivation
Grow in a sheltered location, in full sun to part shade, moist, well-drained soil.
Growth
Fast
Pests
Possible problems include: glasshouse red spider mite, and verticillium wilt.
Habitat
Horticultural origin.
Flower Description
Cream coloured, in cone-shaped (cymes) clusters.
Fruit Description
Glossy red berries in dense, pendulous clusters.
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