Hardiness
Zone 3
Discover the plant
Golden Canadian Elderberry 'Aureus'
FamilyAdoxaceae
Sambucus canadensis 'Aureus' is an ornamental North American elderberry, notable for its very bright golden-yellow foliage, particularly vibrant in spring and early summer. It forms a large, bushy shrub with a broad habit, fast but stable growth, ideal for the back of a border, a free-growing hedge, or a naturalized area. In summer, it produces large, flat umbels of white, nectar-rich flowers, followed in autumn by decorative purplish-black fruits, appreciated by birds. Hardy, tolerant of moist soils rich in organic matter, it brings structure, light, and ecological diversity to the garden. 'Aureus' is a reliable choice for naturalistic plantings or biodiversity gardens in cold climates.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Spring berry fertilizer. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke when planting.
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodSpring
Flower colorWhite
Foliage colorYELLOW
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingSmall black berries, edible when ripe
Maximum height2 to 3 m (6 to 10 feet)
Maximum width2.5 m (8 feet)
Growth ratefast
Hardiness zoneZone 3
Minimum temperature'-34°C
