Sambucus racemosa 'Sutherland Gold' (European red elder 'Sutherland Gold')

Botanical name

Sambucus racemosa 'Sutherland Gold'

Other names

European red elder 'Sutherland Gold'

Genus

Sambucus 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

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

Cream in Spring

Foliage

Yellow-green in Summer

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, Softwood cuttings

Sambucus racemosa 'Sutherland Gold' (European red elder 'Sutherland Gold') 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 Sun

Aspect

North, South, East, West

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.

Hardy (H4)