Sambucus racemosa ‘Sutherland Golden’

Sambucus racemosa ‘Sutherland Golden’

Moderately sized Elderberry shrub selected for it’s serrated, ferny golden foliage that emerges copper tinged golden yellow and matures to a bright chartreuse. Clusters of buttery white blooms then mature to bright red berries beloved by birds and humans alike.

Light Requirements: Part Sun Full Sun
Water Requirements: Moderate, Dry
USDA Zone: 4b
Plant Type: Deciduous Shrub
Soil Texture: Sandy Loam, Silt Loam, Clay Loam

Plant Height at Maturity

6 feet

Plant Width at Maturity

6 feet

Growth Rate

12"+/year

Growth Habit

Upright | Round

Landscape Uses

Hedge | Ornamental Specimen

Environmental Features

Pollinator Friendly | Bird Habitat | Wildlife Forage Source

Tough Sites

Deer Damage | Urban Conditions

Seasonal Interest

Summer Flowering

Flower Color

White