Sambucus nigra Aurea
Sambucus nigra Aurea
A shrub for full sun and moist soil, Sambucus nigra Aurea reaches about 4m with flowers from June. Provides food and shelter for garden birds.
Sun
☀️ Full Sun
Water
💧💧💧 High (Moist)
Hardiness
🌡️ H7 (Fully Hardy)
Size
📏 4.0m tall × 3.0m wide
Flowers
🌸 jun
Wildlife
🐝 Berries for birds, elderflowers for pollinators
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Plant Information
About this plant
A shrub for full sun and moist soil, Sambucus nigra Aurea reaches about 4m with flowers from June. Provides food and shelter for garden birds.
Latin Name
Sambucus nigra Aurea
Family
Hardiness Zone
H7
Care Level
moderate
Sun Exposure
full-sun
Water Needs
high
Flowering Season
jun
Mature Height
4.0m
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