European red elder ‘Sutherland Gold’ (Sambucus racemosa ‘Sutherland Gold’)

European red elder ‘Sutherland Gold’ (Sambucus racemosa ‘Sutherland Gold’) is a shrub that can grow 3m – 8m tall and 3m – 8m wide.

This plant is commonly known as European red elder ‘Sutherland Gold’.

This is a deciduous plant that takes 10-20 years to reach full maturity.

Plant profile

Common name: European red elder ‘Sutherland Gold’
Scientific name: Sambucus racemosa ‘Sutherland Gold’
Plant type: Shrubs
Habit: Bushy
Height: 3m – 8m
Spread: 3m – 8m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Well drained
Garden type: Coastal, Wildlife Gardens
Planting type: Hedging & Screens, Low Maintenance
Other characteristics: RHS Award of Garden Merit

Seasonal colors

How to plant European red elder ‘Sutherland Gold’ (Sambucus racemosa ‘Sutherland Gold’) – Photo by and (c)2006 Derek Ramsey (Ram-Man). Location credit to the Chanticleer Garden., CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons