Golden Elderberry
Sambucus racemosa 'Sutherland Gold'
sam-BYOO-kus ra-SEH-moh-suh
Fruiting Plants: Elderberry
Zone
3: -40° to -30°
Min. Temp
Frost Tolerant: 24°
Edible berry for jams and jellies; The plant also produces clusters of fragrant tiny white flowers in mid August that are later followed by red berries that are enjoyed by the birds.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Gold
Fall Foliage
Red
Flower Color
White
Blooming Time
Early Summer - Late Summer
Habit
Bush
Height
6–10 ft
Spread
6–10 ft
Characteristics
Type
Hybrid
Safety
Edible Parts
Growth Rate
Fast
Tolerance/Resistance
Cold Hardy, Tolerates standing water
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators; Attracts Birds
Uses/Placement
Culinary
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Adaptable
Soil Drainage
Moderately well-drained
Soil Moisture
Average to Moist
Soil PH
Neutral: 6.5-7.0
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Organic Matter Recommended
Fertilizer
Moderate Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
10-10-10
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Fruiting
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Rhizomes/Suckers
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Rarely Needs Division
Fruit and Pollination
Season
Summer
Fruit Size
Small
Fruit Characteristics
Bitter
Ploidy
Diploid
Brix Rating
11 Very Sweet
Pollination
Requires a pollinator
Chill Hours
Very High Chill 1201+ hours