Sambucus nigra 'Aurea'
Golden elder
Sambucus Sambucus
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
Flowers are scented.
Bushy
Any part of the plant may cause discomfort if ingested. However, the berries may be consumed if cooked.
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
White in Summer
Yellow in Spring; Yellow in Summer
Black-fly , Glasshouse red spider mite Black-fly , Glasshouse red spider mite
Verticillium wilt Verticillium wilt
Hardwood cuttings, Seed, Softwood cuttings
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Sambucus nigra 'Aurea' (Golden elder) will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 4m after 10-20 years.
Coastal, Hedging/Screens, Wildlife, Woodland
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.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Sambucus nigra 'Aurea'
Golden elder
Sambucus Sambucus
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.
Deciduous
Flowers are scented.
Bushy
Any part of the plant may cause discomfort if ingested. However, the berries may be consumed if cooked.
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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White in Summer
Yellow in Spring; Yellow in Summer
Black-fly , Glasshouse red spider mite
Hardwood cuttings, Seed, Softwood cuttings
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Sambucus nigra 'Aurea' (Golden elder) will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 4m after 10-20 years.
Coastal, Hedging/Screens, Wildlife, Woodland
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.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
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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