SAMBUCUS racemosa 'Sutherland Gold'

Commonly known as Golden elder, Red-berried elder

The best golden form with fine cut foliage

SAMBUCUS racemosa 'Sutherland Gold'

Estimated availability autumn 2021 - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.

£14.50 each

MULTIBUY SAVING

Any 3+ for £12.00 each

Estimated availability autumn 2021

2 to 3 Litre

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Description
Mature Size
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Deciduous
leaves to 22cm (9in) long each with 5 toothed leaflets.
White
Height
3m (10ft)
Spread
3m (10ft)
Tall Shrub
Bushy shrub with arching shoots. Produces small flowers in conical panicles 8cm (3in) long followed by spherical, glossy, red fruit.
Very hardy Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
Partial shade
Less susceptible to sun scorch
Harmful if eaten These will give you an upset tummy, so please don't eat any of these.
May cause skin allergy or irritant Having skin or eye contact with these plants could result in an allergic reaction, burning or rash.
Additional Features
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
Garden Location/Conditions
Coastal / windswept
Hardiness
Fully hardy
Leaf Colour (if not green)
Gold
Leaf form
Pinnate see photos above
Leaf margin
Incised see photos above
Leaf shape
Ovate see photos above
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.

RHS group 5, 6 & 7
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Summer
Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soil - moderately fertile.
Wildlife
Bee friendly
Butterfly friendly
Rabbit Resistant