Sambucus nigra 'Aurea' - 30-40 CM C2

Description
These produce red, round fruits from August. They exude a light fragrance.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * suitable for flowering hedges * the flowers are favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers * tolerates pruning * easy to care for * resistant to urban climates, salt air tolerant

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. Long lasting.

Bark
Corky, longitudinally furrowed bark.

Growth habit
Black elder 'Aurea' is broad and loose in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally from February to March, is advisable for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Pruning: In the period from February to March - Fertilise: In the period from March to the beginning of April - Watering: In the period from May to September.

Care
Cut back boldly in spring so that the plant grows compactly.

Flower
The creamy white flowers appear in umbrella clusters in June. These are lightly scented.

fruit
The red drupes have an aromatic flavour. The light red flesh of these round drupes is juicy. Ripening time from August.

Use
Solitary, bee pasture, hedge, bird food plant, jam

Root
Sambucus nigra 'Aurea' is a shallow-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.