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Beginner
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4m
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4m
max. height |
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10-20 years
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1 hour care
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This plant
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Botanical name: Sambucus racemosa 'Sutherland Gold'
Other names: European red elder 'Sutherland Gold'
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Genus: Sambucus
Variety or cultivar: 'Sutherland Gold' _ 'Sutherland Gold' has attractive bright golden-yellow, pinnate leaves and small heads of creamy-white flowers followed by glossy red berries.
Sambucus racemosa 'Sutherland Gold' is: Deciduous
Flower: Cream in Spring
Foliage: Yellow-green in Summer
Fruit: Red in Summer
Fragrance: Flowers are scented.
Habit: Bushy
Toxicity: Any part of the plant may cause discomfort if ingested. However, the berries may be consumed if cooked.
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Plant with:
Alnus cordata (Italian alder)
Sambucus racemosa 'Sutherland Gold' (European red elder 'Sutherland Gold') will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 4m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: Coastal, Hedging/Screens, Wildlife, Woodland
Cultivation: Will tolerate most soils and aspects; ideally, grow in a moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Will tolerate hard pruning to keep size in check.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
North, South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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