50-80cm Golden Elder Hedging | Sambucus nigra Aurea | Bare Root

Name: 50-80cm Golden Elder Hedging | Sambucus nigra Aurea | Bare Root
Brand: Winters Hill
SKU: shopify_GB_15178792501627_55626561225083
Price: 8.99 GBP
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A unique golden-leafed Elder, perfect for a standalone feature or a mixed native hedge.
Features deep golden-yellow foliage through the season.
In June and July, it produces large, flat clusters of creamy-white flowers.
Flowers are followed by attractive purple berries held on red stems.
The edible flowers and berries are ideal for making elderflower cordial and elderberry wine.
A fantastic wildlife benefactor, attracting birds and pollinating insects to your garden.
A fully hardy, low-maintenance shrub that thrives in most conditions.

Species: Elder
Features: Native to UK, Wildlife benefactor, Colourful berries & fruits
Flower Colour: Creamy white
Flowering Season: Summer (June, July)
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Habit: Bushy
Hardiness: Fully hardy (H6: -20 to -15°C)
Eventual Height: Up to 4m, but easily maintained between 1-4m
Eventual Spread: 2.5-4m unless pruned
Growth Rate: Average (20-40cm per year)
Soil Type: Any well-drained, fertile soil
Pest & Disease: Good resistance, but can be affected by blackfly or verticillium wilt

Planting Time: October to March
Spacing: For a dense hedge, plant 5-7 plants per metre in a double staggered row.
Soil Preparation: Tolerates most conditions but prefers well-drained, loamy soil. If your soil is heavy or sandy, mix in perlite or horticultural grit to improve drainage.
Watering: Water well when newly planted and during dry spells for the first year.
Feeding: Not required; this low-maintenance plant gets nutrients from the soil.
Pruning: Prune in late winter to mid-spring (February to April) to maintain shape and size.

Product Specifications

Height on Arrival: 50-80cm including roots

Highlights

A unique golden-leafed Elder, perfect for a standalone feature or a mixed native hedge.
Features deep golden-yellow foliage through the season.
In June and July, it produces large, flat clusters of creamy-white flowers.
Flowers are followed by attractive purple berries held on red stems.
The edible flowers and berries are ideal for making elderflower cordial and elderberry wine.
A fantastic wildlife benefactor, attracting birds and pollinating insects to your garden.
A fully hardy, low-maintenance shrub that thrives in most conditions.

Variety Specifications

Species: Elder
Features: Native to UK, Wildlife benefactor, Colourful berries & fruits
Flower Colour: Creamy white
Flowering Season: Summer (June, July)
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Habit: Bushy
Hardiness: Fully hardy (H6: -20 to -15°C)
Eventual Height: Up to 4m, but easily maintained between 1-4m
Eventual Spread: 2.5-4m unless pruned
Growth Rate: Average (20-40cm per year)
Soil Type: Any well-drained, fertile soil
Pest & Disease: Good resistance, but can be affected by blackfly or verticillium wilt

Planting & Care

Planting Time: October to March
Spacing: For a dense hedge, plant 5-7 plants per metre in a double staggered row.
Soil Preparation: Tolerates most conditions but prefers well-drained, loamy soil. If your soil is heavy or sandy, mix in perlite or horticultural grit to improve drainage.
Watering: Water well when newly planted and during dry spells for the first year.
Feeding: Not required; this low-maintenance plant gets nutrients from the soil.
Pruning: Prune in late winter to mid-spring (February to April) to maintain shape and size.

Product Specifications