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Sambucus nigra 'Aurea' (Golden elder)
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1 hour care
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per year
4m
Max height
Max height
4m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Sambucus nigra 'Aurea'
Other names
Golden elder
Genus
Sambucus Sambucus
Species
S. nigra 'Aurea' - S. nigra 'Aurea' is a fairly vigorous deciduous, bushy shrub. It is grown for its yellow foliage and prolific, fragrant white flowers in spring.
Sambucus nigra 'Aurea' is: Deciduous
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)
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Yellow in Spring; Yellow in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Black-fly , Glasshouse red spider mite Black-fly , Glasshouse red spider mite
Verticillium wilt Verticillium wilt
General care
Propagation methods
Hardwood cuttings, Seed, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Sambucus nigra 'Aurea' (Golden elder) will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 4m after 10-20 years.
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.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Sambucus nigra 'Aurea'
Other names
Golden elder
Genus
Sambucus Sambucus
Species
S. nigra 'Aurea' - S. nigra 'Aurea' is a fairly vigorous deciduous, bushy shrub. It is grown for its yellow foliage and prolific, fragrant white flowers in spring.
Foliage
Deciduous
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)
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Colour
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Yellow in Spring; Yellow in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Black-fly , Glasshouse red spider mite
Specific diseases
General care
Propagation methods
Hardwood cuttings, Seed, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Sambucus nigra 'Aurea' (Golden elder) will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 4m after 10-20 years.
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.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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