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SAMBUCUS nigra Aurea39 3 Litre Pot
SAMBUCUS nigra Aurea39 3 Litre Pot SAMBUCUS nigra Aurea39 3 Litre Pot SAMBUCUS nigra Aurea39 3 Litre Pot
SAMBUCUS nigra `Aurea' 3 Litre Pot

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SAMBUCUS nigra `Aurea' 3 Litre Pot

Product Code:  SAMNIGAUR3L G
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Common name: Golden elder

Our Royal Horticultural Society Golden Elder (Sambucus nigra `Aurea`) is a fast growing native deciduous shrub with graceful fern- like foliage, and upright stems with fine green leaves. It produces clusters of creamy white flower in June and July; followed by large bunches of shiny black elder-berries, high in Vitamin C. Both the flowers and berries are used in cordial and wine making. It comes into leaf early January and the leaves fall late in sheltered areas during November and have 5/7 leaflets with slightly serrated edges.


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Benefits
• The RHS Golden Elder (Sambucus nigra 'Aurea') is a fast growing native deciduous hedge
• Flower: White in Summer
• Foliage: Yellow in spring, Yellow in Summer
• Fruit: Black in Autumn
• Fragrance: Flowers are scented
• Ultimate Height: 12ft (3.7m)
• Average growth/Year*: 2-3ft (60-90cm)

*Average Growth/Year* = Average growth per year in first 10-20 years.
• Recommended Planting Distance: 3-5 per metre for a single row or 5-7 per metre for a double staggered row.


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Complete Product Information for SAMBUCUS nigra `Aurea' 3 Litre Pot
The RHS Golden Elder (Sambucus nigra `Aurea`) is a fast growing native deciduous shrub with graceful fern- like foliage, and upright stems with fine green leaves. It produces clusters of creamy white flower in June and July; followed by large bunches of shiny black elder-berries, high in Vitamin C. Both the flowers and berries are used in cordial and wine making. It comes into leaf early January and the leaves fall late in sheltered areas during November and have 5/7 leaflets with slightly serrated edges.

The Elder likes sunny areas to produce maximum fruit, but will tolerate some shade. It is suitable for all soil, but in particular prefers most and fertile soil. It is advisable to prune in March, to create a low framework of branches to carry on new growth.

RHS bare root hedging is a very low cost way of planting a hedge, but is only available to buy and plant when dormant (November-March). Orders ahead of 1st November will be stored to guarantee an early delivery date.

The RHS Golden Elder has no serious insect or disease problems. Potential insects include black-fly and Glasshouse red spider mite. A potential disease could be verticillium wilt. Toxicity; any part of the plant may cause discomfort if ingested. However, the berries may be consumed if cooked.

Key Facts for SAMBUCUS nigra `Aurea' 3 Litre Pot
• Suitable for any position, in particular; Damp or Dry shade, Wet sites or Coastal Areas.
• Suitable for any normal soil, in particular; Chalky, Clay or Sandy
• Suitable for any soil drainage, in particular; Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
• Suitable pH level , in particular; Acid, Alkaline or Neutral
• Suitable Light , in particular; Partial Shade, Full Sun or Full Shade
• Hardiness: Very Hardy
• Skill Rating: Beginner



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