Fruit-Elderberry-Golden #3

Fruit-Elderberry-Golden #3
Golden Elderberry
Yellow leaves, Fragrant spring flowers, edible berries
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A yellow-leaved form of the common elderberry. The golden-yellow leaves contrast nicely with the greens of other shrubs in the landscape. This plant produces large, flat, white flowers come summer. This shrub also grows small black fruit. Be sure to remove the oldest stems to the ground or cut down each spring. Attracts birds, butterflies and other pollinators.
Botanical Name- Sambucus canadensis Aurea
Pronunciation- sam-BYOO-kus kah-nah-DEN-sis
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width- 8 ft
Mature Height- 8 ft
Sun Exposure- Full sun to part shade
Soil Preferences- Average,, medium moist, well-drained
Current Size- #3
Bloom Color- White
Bloom Time- Summer
Companion Plants- Heliopsis helianthoides (sunny color pop, native synergy)
Fauna Attracted- Bees, pollinating flies, fruit-eating birds
Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C41
Yearly Care Instructions- Prune in late winter or after flowering; water regularly and fertilize lightly.
Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to remove old stems and encourage fresh growth.
Fertilization Instructions- Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; moderate feeding need. Improve clay soil with compost to encourage fruiting.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Berry-tone
Possible Issues- Borers, powdery mildew
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