Golden Elder
Golden elder is a large, rounded shrub that produces fragrant, white flower clusters in June. Large clusters of small, edible, purplish-black fruit appear in late summer. It gets its name from its yellowish-green leaves.
If you have space for a large, leafy shrub, golden elder can be a great choice for attracting native birds and insects. It's also a good option for adding edible plants to a landscape, as the berries can be used in pies, jellies, syrups, or as dried fruit.
Since it tolerates some shade, golden elder can be planted on the side of a house or in the shade of a deciduous tree.
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Golden Elder
Golden elder is a large, rounded shrub that produces fragrant, white flower clusters in June. Large clusters of small, edible, purplish-black fruit appear in late summer. It gets its name from its yellowish-green leaves.
If you have space for a large, leafy shrub, golden elder can be a great choice for attracting native birds and insects. It's also a good option for adding edible plants to a landscape, as the berries can be used in pies, jellies, syrups, or as dried fruit.
Since it tolerates some shade, golden elder can be planted on the side of a house or in the shade of a deciduous tree.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis 'Aurea'
Pronunciation
sam-BYOO-kus NY-gruh
Mature Height
8 to 12 ft.
Mature Spread
8 to 12 ft.
Water usage
Water Usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
white
Bloom time
June
Colorado Native
Yes
Natural Habitat
mostly eastern and mid-western US, but occurs in a few counties in CO.
Light Requirements
sun to light shade
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 3-9
Elevation Limit
hardy to 8,000 ft.
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