Sambucus rac. 'Sutherland Gold' - 40-60 CM C3

Description
The Red-berried elder 'Sutherland Gold' (Sambucus racemosa) is a bushy shrub with decorative, red fruits. These exude a strong fragrance. It produces white flowers from April to May. The Red-berried elder 'Sutherland Gold' also has yellow leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, lime-free soil, it usually reaches a height of around 3 metres and grows to around 2 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * beautiful foliage * strongly scented flowers * suitable for containers

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Red-berried elder 'Sutherland Gold's are yellow.

Bark
Smooth bark.

Spread
Europe to Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Red-berried elder 'Sutherland Gold' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Red-berried elder 'Sutherland Gold' is a bushy growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 3 m and is approx. 1.5 - 2 m wide. It usually grows 20 - 45 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

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

Care
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time. - Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The white flowers appear from April to May. They are strongly scented.

Fruit
The red fruits of Sambucus racemosa 'Sutherland Gold' are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Tub, solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Sambucus racemosa 'Sutherland Gold' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms extensive branching roots.