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SAMBUCUS racemosa 'Sutherland Gold'
Commonly known as Golden elder, Red-berried elder
The best golden form with fine cut foliage
£16.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ for £13.00 each
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Prune back to ground level in early spring for best colour. Wildlife plant - insects, birds. -
Pests & Diseases
Blackfly on young shoots and foliage. Verticillium wilt. -
Place of origin
Garden origin. Canada -
Deciduousleaves to 22cm (9in) long each with 5 toothed leaflets.
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White
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Fully hardy
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Gold
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Pinnate
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Incised
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Ovate
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
3m (10ft)
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Tall ShrubBushy shrub with arching shoots. Produces small flowers in conical panicles 8cm (3in) long followed by spherical, glossy, red fruit.
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Very hardy
Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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harmful if eaten
People & pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits rodents, notably cats, dogs -
Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size3m (10ft)
3m (10ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuitable for a large shrub borderCoastal / windsweptCottage gardenSuitable for small gardensTown garden
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Pruning group
Pruning group 4
Suitable for: Deciduous trees and shrubs that flower on current year's growth or are grown for winter stem effect.
Pruning: Hard prune to a low permanent framework.
When: Annually in early Spring.
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile.
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Sun Requirements
Partial shade
Less susceptible to sun scorch
Sambucus - Growing Guide
