Sambucus canadensis ‘Aurea’
Care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
- Common name
- American elder
- Plant type
- Bush shrub
- Growth habit
- Upright
- Light
- Full sun
- Watering
- Medium
- Temperature
- Warm
- Humidity
- Moderate
- Propagation
- Cutting
- Native range
- North American wetlands
- Toxic to pets
- Toxic
- Toxic to people
- Toxic
- public plants
- 0 public plants
- collectors
- 0 collectors
What Sambucus canadensis 'Aurea' is
Sambucus canadensis Aurea is a shrub that stands upright in the garden. You will notice its bright foliage that separates it from the common green-leafed varieties.
This plant prefers to sit in full sun. You can expect it to reach for the sky as it grows, making it a reliable choice for filling vertical space.
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The plant contains cyanogenic glycosides that release cyanide when plant tissues are damaged or ingested.
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People and Sambucus canadensis 'Aurea'
How our relationship with this plant has changed over time.
- Pre-colonial
Indigenous observation
The original species occupied North American wetlands. People living in these areas relied on the plant for its fruit and as a medicinal resource.
- 19th century
Horticultural interest
Gardeners began to select specific variations for their leaf color. This cultivar entered trade as people sought out the yellow-toned foliage for garden contrast.
- Present day
Modern cultivation
You now find this plant in nurseries that focus on native species. It serves as a visual accent in landscapes where moisture is consistent.
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Species and cultivars from the same genus, straight out of the reference catalogue.
Frequently asked about Sambucus canadensis 'Aurea'
Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Sambucus canadensis 'Aurea'?
Sambucus canadensis 'Aurea' is a named cultivar of Sambucus canadensis. Commonly known as American elder, a bush shrub, and with a upright growth habit. Native to North American wetlands.
How do you care for Sambucus canadensis 'Aurea'?
Reference care guidance for Sambucus canadensis 'Aurea': full sun light, medium watering, warm temperatures, and moderate humidity. Collectors on collecto.rs will refine this as more public specimens are added.
How rare is Sambucus canadensis 'Aurea'?
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Where can I see real photos of Sambucus canadensis 'Aurea'?
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