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Sutherland Gold Elderberry

Scientific name: Sambucus racemosa ‘Sutherland Gold’
Taxonomy
Family:Caprifoliaceae
Type:Deciduous shrubs
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:3 to 8
Sun:Full to partial sun
Moisture:Medium
Plant Characteristics
Height:10 ft
Width:10 ft
Bloom:Summer flowers
Bloom Time:June to July
Bloom Color:White
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description Sutherland Gold Elderberry is prized in the nursery industry for its finely divided golden foliage that emerges as bronze. It is less susceptible to sun scorch than the other gold varieties.

  Morphology:
This deciduous shrub grows to a height of up to 10’ tall, and as wide. The leaves are deeply cut, to the point that it has been described as looking like a gigantic fern. New spring leaves emerge late March golden with coppery highlights and sheen. They quickly mature to a rich golden yellow before turning lime green later in the summer.

Clusters of fragrant cream-white, star-shaped flowers appear in June. Bloom gives rise to red fruits in the fall.


Sutherland Gold Elderberry attracts birds and butterflies with its showy fruit and flowers.

  Adaptation:
This plant does best under full sun conditions. For optimal growth keep the soil moist around its base.

All parts of this Sambucus species are poisonous.

  Pests:
Pest free.
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