Group or mass in naturalized areas where suckering spread may be appreciated. Tolerates a wide range of soils, but prefers moist, humusy ones. ©2020 Connon Nurseries. The Royal Horticultural Society currently lists American elder as Sambucus nigra var. Sambucus canadensis L. American Elder. Fact Sheet ST-579 October 1994. It is a deciduous, somewhat sprawling, suckering shrub that typically grows to 5-12’ tall. Sambucus canadensis 'Aurea' Be the first to review this product. Send by ⦠It grows in a variety of conditions including both wet and dry soils, primarily in sunny locations. The red fruits are held in clusters in early fall. It is also known as the pie elder, American elder, black elderberry, elder-blow, sweet elder or just ⦠Golden American Elder features showy clusters of lightly-scented creamy white flowers held atop the branches in early summer. Sambucus canadensisâAureaâ âAureaâ American Elder. Large clusters of fragrant, white flowers appear in spring and are followed by clusters of large, dark, purple to black berries in late summer to fall. Fruits of species plants are sometimes used to make jams, jellies, pie filings and elderberry wine. Add to Wishlist; Share This. White-tailed ⦠Sambucus canadensis 'Aurea' Sambucus canadensis 'Aurea' Scientific Name: Sambucus L. (Adoxaceae) canadensis L. 'Aurea' Nursery Availability 1 - 13 of 13. Leaves pinnate, the leaflets mostly seven (but also five, nine, and eleven), oval, ⦠wide, and small, dark fruit, most of the twenty species of the genus like good, moist soil. The American or common elderberry, Sambucus canadensis, and European or black elderberry, Sambucus nigra, are important plants. It is a deciduous, somewhat sprawling, suckering shrub that typically grows to 5-12â tall. Print This Page. One vendor has this plant for sale. Its relatively coarse texture can be used to stand it apart from other landscape plants with finer foliage. Golden Elder foliage. height: 12 ft (3.7 m) width: 10 ft (3 m) Use: specimen, waterside. Family: Caprifoliaceae. It is a good choice for attracting birds to your yard. Plant Notes: Because of the perceived paucity of morphological distinction among many ⦠Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration; Golden American Elder is recommended for the following landscape applications; Golden American Elder will grow to be about 10 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 8 feet. Some susceptibility to canker, powdery mildew, leaf spot, borers, spider mites and aphids. Elderberr⦠Synonym: Sambucus nigra subsp. Grow in medium to wet, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. The Garden wouldn't be the Garden without our Members, Donors and Volunteers. American Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis âAureaâ) plants grown from cuttings.Size is small, as in the pictures. A large, vigorous shrub featuring golden foliage all season long and attractive clusters of small, white flowers in spring followed by bright red berries, quite coarse in winter; very adaptable, survives with minimal care but tends to sucker. Golden Elder is grown for its golden yellow foliage and large clusters of white flowers in bloom June and July. The list was compiled with input from nursery and landscape professionals, Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural ⦠This small shrub reaches mature ⦠âAureaâ American Elder1 Edward F. ⦠Elderberry is resistant to atmospheric pollution. Some horticulturists recommend a hard spring pruning for maintaining best foliage and habit.Best golden foliage color in full sun. ⦠Common Name: AMERICAN ELDER; ELDERBERRY. The Golden Elderberry is more of a yellow-leaved form of the common elderberry. Golden Elder foliage (Photo courtesy of NetPS Plant Finder) Golden Elder in bloom. Golden American Elder is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with an upright spreading habit of growth. Numerous other golden cultivars are also available: S. racemosa âSutherland Goldâ, S. racemosa âPlumosa Aurea⦠The gold leaf elder shrub, or Sambucus canadensis aurea, is a United States native that is commonly referred to as the American elder or golden elder. 13 Search Results. Many 1/4 inch fragrant creamy ⦠L.D. This is a selection of a native North American species. Fruit can be ⦠A large number of late winter pruning options include (a) pruning out dead or weakened stems, (b) shortening one year stems or (c) cutting back to the ground to rejuvenate. Sambucus canadensis, commonly called American elder, is native to eastern North America. Clusters of round, edible, purplish-black drupes display from June to August. canadensis. They do sucker a bit, and the woody branches/stems are easily and fairly quickly replaced. A deciduous shrub, up to 12 ft high, with white pith; young branches glabrous. mexicana (C. Presl ex DC.) Sambucus canadensis, the American black elderberry, Canada elderberry, or common elderberry, is a species of elderberry native to a large area of North America east of the Rocky Mountains, south to Bolivia. Spreads by root suckers to form colonies. Bright, golden yellow foliage and rigid branches form a broad, rounded ⦠The American elderberry ( Sambucus canadensis) is a deciduous shrub that comes from North America. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations, and should do just fine under average home landscape conditions. Tiny lemon-scented white flowers appear in large flat-topped clusters (cymes to 10” across) in June. 'Aurea' has yellow to yellowish-green leaves. Sambucus canadensisâAureaâ. Mature âAureaâ American Elder. One of the earlier gold-leaf introductions was Sambucus canadensis âAureaâ, a very intense yellow-green selection â hardy and robust. For a large scale plantation 1500 plants per hectare or 600 plants per acre can be grown. Good sprawling hedge. Sambucus canadensis 'Aurea' Add To My Wish List . It tends to be a little leggy, with a typical clearance of 2 feet from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. submollis Rehder: SACEM3: Sambucus cerulea Raf. Golden Elder in bloom (Photo courtesy of ⦠It typically occurs on streambanks, moist woodlands, thickets, fence rows and roadsides throughout the State of Missouri. Sambucus (sam-BYOO-kus) ( Info) Species: canadensis (ka-na-DEN-sis) ( Info) Cultivar: Aurea. Common name (s): 'Aurea' American elder, 'Aurea' common elder. The following is a list of landscape plants rated according to their resistance to deer damage. var. Height: 8 to 10 feet. Golden Elder is a vigorous growing shrub that will tolerate many soil and light conditions. These highly nutritious berries and flowers are so potent for ⦠Fruits are attractive to wildlife. Product Description. Genus Sambucus can be herbaceous perennials, deciduous shrubs or small trees, with pinnate leaves and umbels or panicles of small creamy-white flowers followed by red, white or black berries Details 'Aurea⦠canadensis (L.) Bolli. Landscape specimen, shrub borders, screens, backgrounds, stream/pond peripheries or low spots. Sambucus canadensis L. var. Plants will spread by root suckers. This document is ENH-737, one of a series of the Environmental Horticulture Department, UF/IFAS ⦠May need protection from bright afternoon sun to maintain its ⦠I prefer to remove a few of the oldest branches ⦠(Sambucus canadensis 'Aurea') Zones: 3-9. Sambucus canadensis L., common elderberry Uses At least 50 species of songbirds, upland game birds, and small mammals relish the fruit of American elder during summer and early fall. Golden American Elderberry. Each berry is 1/4 inch across, contains 3-5 seeds and is borne in large drooping clusters. This deciduous shrub grows ⦠Sambucus canadensis âAureaâ â This is a not commonly offered form of our native Elderberry complete with yellow foliage, typical flowering flattened white cymes followed by red instead of black-purple ⦠Branches are susceptible to damage from high winds or from heavy snow/ice in winter. Sambucus canadensis âAureaâ: âAureaâ American Elder1 Edward F. Gilman and Dennis G. Watson2 1. Sambucus canadensis 'Adams' Sku #41468. General Information. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. Attractive flowers and interesting fruits. Sambucus nigra L. subsp. Sambucus canadensis âAureaâ. Benson: SAME5: Sambucus mexicana C. Presl ex DC. Elderberry grows well in damp soil and is therefore an ideal candidate for riverbank naturalisation. This native fast-growing shrub produces fruit from its second year onwards. This plant produces large flat, ⦠It has attractive yellow foliage throughout the season. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. Scientific name: Sambucus canadensis. Sambucus canadensis âAureaâ ⦠SAOR5: Sambucus orbiculata Greene: SASI3: Sambucus ⦠This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. The American elderberry (Sambucus nigra ssp canadensis), is a species native to a large ⦠The compound leaves are highly ornamental but do not develop any appreciable fall colour. The native species that grows in the US is Sambucus Canadensis and not Nigra. It typically occurs ⦠The deep-yellow to yellow-green leaves of âAureaâ are not as finely cut as those of Lemony Lace⢠but they are ⦠The golden-yellow leaves contrast nicely with the greens of other shrubs in the landscape. Flowers give way to clusters of black elderberry fruits (drupes) in late summer. 5 members have ⦠It is very adaptable and can grow in a range of environments; it can grow in damp or dry soil and it can also grow in clay. Positive: On Aug 5, 2006, Macknrose from Poseyville, IN wrote: I have twenty Adams and St John Elderberry Plants and ⦠Prune suckers as they appear unless naturalizing. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 30 years. Description: A large, vigorous shrub featuring golden foliage all season long and attractive clusters of small, white flowers in spring followed by bright red berries, quite coarse in winter; very adaptable, ⦠No serious insect or disease problems. Pronunciation: sam-BEW-kuss kan-uh-DEN-sis. All Rights Reserved. Sambucus canadensis (American Elder) is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub of loose open habit with arching, spreading branches, clothed in a lush foliage of sharply serrated, bright green leaves ⦠Suckering freely, it is excellent for re-naturalization. canadensis.Genus name comes from the Latin name, perhaps connected with sambuca a kind of harp.Specific epithet means of Canada. Bloom Time: June to July. American elder (Sambucus canadensis) and European elder (Sambucus nigra) are closely related plants. With pinnate leaves, white to pink flat flower clusters that measure up to 10 in. This is a high maintenance shrub that will require regular care and upkeep, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. Sambucus canadensis, commonly called American elder, is native to eastern North America. Figure 1. Sambucus canadensis has male and female parts in each flower. Fruit can be ⦠Grow in medium to wet, well-drained soils in full sun part. 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