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SAMBUCUS nigra 'Aurea'
Commonly known as Golden elder
Golden-yellow leaves
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - insects, birds. -
Pests & Diseases
Black fly infest young shoots and foliage, Verticillium wilt. -
Place of origin
Europe, north Africa, southwestern Asia. -
DeciduousGolden-yellow leaves on pink-flushed leaf stalks
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White
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BorderSuitable for a large shrub border
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Coastal / windswept
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Cottage garden
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Woodland garden
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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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Height
4.5m (15ft) -
Spread
4.5m (15ft) -
Tall ShrubUpright, bushy shrub with stout shoots.
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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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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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harmful if eaten
People & pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits rodents, notably cats, dogs. Fruit and flowers edible if cooked -
Bee friendly
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Bird friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size4.5m (15ft)
4.5m (15ft)
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