Red-berried Elder. A bushy shrub with finely cut leaves, bronze when young, turning golden yellow. Small creamy yellow flowers in spring, followed by glossy red fruit. Max Height 3m. Max Spread 3m. Flowers April to May. Fruits July. Full Sun/Partial Shade. Hardy. Harmful if eaten. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Sambucus racemosa ‘Plumosa Aurea’
A bushy shrub with finely cut leaves, bronze when young, turning golden yellow. Small creamy yellow flowers in spring, followed by glossy red fruit.
Additional information
| Generic | Sambucus |
|---|---|
| Species | racemosa |
| Varietry | 'Plumosa Aurea' |
| Common Name | Red-berried Elder |
| Flower Colour | Cream, Yellow |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full Sun/Partial Shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 3m |
| Family | Caprifoliaceae |
| Spread | 3m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Arching |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | Yellow |
| Flowers From | April, May |
| Colour Fruit | Red |
| Fruits When | July |
| Moisture | Moist well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten |
| Pruning | |
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