Elderberry, Black Elder, European Elder, Bourtree
Sambucusnigra 'Aureomarginata'

Family: Adoxaceae (a-dox-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Sambucus (sam-BYOO-kus)
Species: nigra (NY-gruh)
Cultivar: Aureomarginata

Category
Shrubs

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Good Fall Color

Foliage Color
Blue-Green

Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
By simple layering
By tip layering
By serpentine layering
By stooling or mound layering

Seed Collecting