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Golden European Elder

Sambucus Nigra 'Aurea'

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The Golden European Elder, Sambucus nigra 'Aurea,' is prized for its vibrant, golden-yellow foliage. Thriving in USDA zones 4-7, it reaches up to 10 ft in height with an equal spread. Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil; regular watering promotes optimal growth. Its large, lacy clusters of white flowers in late spring add allure, followed by black berries attractive to wildlife. Ideal for eye-catching hedges or accent plants.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 5–8Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Golden European Elder (Sambucus Nigra 'Aurea') — The Golden European Elder, Sambucus nigra 'Aurea,' is prized for its vibrant, golden-yellow foliage
Golden European Elder (Sambucus Nigra 'Aurea') — Thriving in USDA zones 4-7, it reaches up to 10 ft in height with an equal spreadGolden European Elder (Sambucus Nigra 'Aurea') — Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil; regular watering promotes optimal growthGolden European Elder (Sambucus Nigra 'Aurea') — lacy clusters of white flowers in late spring add allureGolden European Elder (Sambucus Nigra 'Aurea') — followed by black berries attractive to wildlife

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
5–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Golden European Elder (Sambucus Nigra 'Aurea') — The Golden European Elder, Sambucus nigra 'Aurea,' is prized for its vibrant, golden-yellow foliage
Golden European Elder (Sambucus Nigra 'Aurea') — Thriving in USDA zones 4-7, it reaches up to 10 ft in height with an equal spread
Golden European Elder (Sambucus Nigra 'Aurea') — Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil; regular watering promotes optimal growth
Golden European Elder (Sambucus Nigra 'Aurea') — lacy clusters of white flowers in late spring add allure
Golden European Elder (Sambucus Nigra 'Aurea') — followed by black berries attractive to wildlife

Photograph: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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