Elder 'Golden American'

Common Name: Elder, Golden American

Scientific Name: Sambucus canadensis 'Aurea'

Zone: 4-7

Blossom Colour: White

Flowering Type: Small, flat-topped clusters

Summer Colour: Golden-yellow foliage

Fall Colour: Yellow to red

Mature Height (ft): 6-8

Mature Spread (ft): 6-8

Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

Tree Type: Deciduous shrub

Watering: Moderate; prefers moist, well-drained soil

Fertilization: Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring