Sutherland Gold Elderberry
Sambucus racemosa 'Sutherland Gold'
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Shrub
Plant Family: Adoxaceae
Plant Description: Small tree sometimes considered a large shrub. Finely dissected green foliage is bright and emerges bronze in March. Creamy white flower clusters appear in June. Flowers are star shaped and turn to red berries in the fall. The berries are edible if properly prepared.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Shrub - Thinning
Plant Care: Shrub - Thinning (woody multi-stemmed plants that lose their leaves every winter and look best on older stems): Prune dead, diseased, or rubbing branches. Pruning is best done in late winter to early spring for most shrubs. With spring blooming shrubs, prune after the blooms are spent. Remove up to 1/3rd of the overall shrub, keeping older branches to build up a sturdy, permanent and picturesque framework. Keep in mind that these shrubs bloom directly on older wood or on shoots that come off old wood. Monitor for pests, diseases, or other ailments on a regular basis.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 10' tall and wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Tree, Perimeter Plant, Foundation Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Chartreuse, Light Green
Bloom Colors: White, Cream
Bloom Seasons: Summer
Bloom Period: Jun - Jul
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 3 to 8
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun), Full Shade (0-4 hrs sun), Part Shade (4-6 hrs morning sun), Part Sun (4-6 hrs afternoon sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Unknown
Garden Location:
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Commercial Concepts
- Garden Entrance
Garden Staff Tips & Insights:
Stays smaller and neater in appearance if cut back to a foot or so in the Spring.
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