Sambucus rac. 'Sutherland Gold' - 40-60 CM C3

Description
These produce red fruits from September onwards. They exude a strong fragrance.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * beautiful foliage * strongly scented flowers * suitable for containers

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value.

Bark
Smooth bark.

Growth habit
Red-berried elder 'Sutherland Gold' is bushy in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time. - Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The white flowers appear from April to May. They are strongly scented.

fruit
The red fruits of Sambucus racemosa 'Sutherland Gold' are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Container, solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Sambucus racemosa 'Sutherland Gold' is a shallow-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, forms extensive branching roots.