The Sambucus canadensis 'Aurea', also known as the American elderberry, is a deciduous shrub native to eastern North America that grows up to 8 feet tall. It displays lush golden leaves in spring and summer along with dense clusters of white fluffy flowers that mature into black fruits. The shrub thrives in full sun or light shade with most soil types and moderate watering, and can be pruned hard to maintain its form.

1. Sambucus
canadensis ‘Aurea’
American elderberry
Leafy, fast shrub displays lush golden
leaves in spring and summer. Dense
clusters of white fluffy flowers mature to
black fruits. Can be pruned hard to
maintain form.
Deciduous shrub
Native to eastern North America
To 8'
Sun or light shade
Most soils
Moderate watering
Hardy to 0 ̊F or less
Use in borders, foundations,
mixed plantings.
suncrestnurseries.com
Sambucus
canadensis ‘Aurea’
American elderberry
Leafy, fast shrub displays lush golden
leaves in spring and summer. Dense
clusters of white fluffy flowers mature to
black fruits. Can be pruned hard to
maintain form.
Deciduous shrub
Native to eastern North America
To 8'
Sun or light shade
Most soils
Moderate watering
Hardy to 0 ̊F or less
Use in borders, foundations,
mixed plantings.
suncrestnurseries.com