Description
Sambucus canadensis ‘Aurea’
Golden Elder ‘Aurea’
Zone: 3
Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Mature Size: 6′ high x 6′ wide
Shrub Form: Upright, spreading
Foliage Color: Golden
Flower Color: White
Growth Rate: Moderate
Uses: Borders, woodland garden, renaturalization
Description: A North American native multi-stemmed deciduous shrub. Features beautiful chartreuse pinnate leaves and white flowers in spring. Small black berries ripen in early fall, and are very attractive to birds.
Ornamental Features: Large, flat-topped clusters of tiny white individual flowers bloom in late spring and early summer. Red berries ripen to black, creating a stunning contrast against the golden foliage. Tends to grow more wide at the top, creating an almost pagoda-type look.
Landscape Attributes: Extremely hardy, upright spreading shrub. Tolerant of a wide range of soil and climactic conditions. Drought tolerant once established.Excellent choice for attracting wildlife to your yard.
