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Products > Sambucus nigra 'Aurea'   Sambucus nigra 'Aurea' - Chartreuse Black Elder THIS LISTING FOR INFORMATION ONLY - WE NO LONGER GROW THIS PLANT    Habit and Cultural Information Category: Shrub Family: Caprifoliaceae (Honeysuckles) Origin: Europe, Central (Europe) Yellow/Chartreuse Foliage: Yes Flower Color: White Bloomtime: Summer Height: 8-12 feet Width: 8-12 feet Exposure: Full Sun Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 0-10° F Sambucus nigra 'Aurea' (Chartreuse Black Elder) - A large bushy deciduous shrub that grows to 8-15 feet tall with purplish-red stems. In late winter and early spring emerge the chartreuse compound leaves that mature to green. From May to June appear the tiny pink-tinged white flowers in large flattened cymes that turn into clusters of edible black elderberry fruits in late summer. Plant in full sun to light shade. Irrigate regularly to occasionally. Elderberry fruits can be used to make jams and jellies. Trim back repeatedly to encourage dark new foliage. Fruits are attractive to wildlife.  The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens in the Santa Barbara area. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information about this plant, even if they disagree with what we have written.