Elder, 2 gal, Golden

Very hardy, broad, rounded growing contrast shrub. Bright golden-yellow foliage is best in full sun. Large clusters of tiny white blooms in spring and small ornamental black berries in fall.

Attributes

Type: Deciduous Shrub
Growth Habit: Upright
Mature Height: 2.5 – 3m (8 – 10ft.)
Mature Spread: 2.5 – 3m (8 – 10ft.)
Zone: 3
Feature Characteristics: Drought Tolerant, Attracts Birds

Ornamental Features

Flower Colour: White
Flowering Time: June – July
Foliage Colour: Golden-yellow
Fruit: Purplish-black berries in the fall.

Care

General Maintenance: Little pruning is necessary but can be cut back to near ground level every year or every few years in spring to rejuvenate and promote vigorous new growth.
Light: Full sun to partial sun.
Watering: Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established.
Soil: Grows best in loamy, moist soils.
Fertilizer: Feed in early spring with an all purpose fertilizer prior to the new growth.