{"product_id":"sutherland-gold-elderberry","title":"Sutherland Gold Elderberry","description":"\u003ch1\u003eLacy Golden Cutleaf Foliage That Lights Up the Border\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSutherland Gold Elderberry (\u003cem\u003eSambucus racemosa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Sutherland Gold') is grown for its spectacular, finely cut, lacy golden foliage that glows from spring to fall on an upright shrub. Creamy-white spring flower clusters feed pollinators and give way to red berries for the birds. Tough, fast-growing, and deer-resistant, it makes a brilliant foliage accent or backdrop for borders in Edina, Woodbury, and Maple Grove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSutherland Gold Elderberry Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSambucus racemosa 'Sutherland Gold'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6–8 ft. tall, 6–8 ft. wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–7 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a — fully hardy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to part shade (best gold color in sun, with afternoon shade in hot spots)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLate spring (white flowers), red berries summer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCreamy white, over golden lacy foliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdaptable — tolerates clay and moist soil; prefers rich, moist ground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to -40°F once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRarely browsed by deer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinely cut, lacy, golden\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGolden foliage accent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its lacy gold leaves make a striking specimen or bright backdrop in the border. Space 6–8 feet apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator and wildlife gardens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring flowers feed pollinators and red berries feed birds. Pair with dark-foliage shrubs and native perennials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring (late April–May) or early fall (late August–mid September) into rich, moist soil. Water through establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Sutherland Gold Elderberry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice the root ball width at the same depth, mixing in compost. Set the crown level, backfill, water well, and mulch 2–3 inches deep. Space 6–8 feet apart. Afternoon shade in the hottest sites helps prevent leaf scorch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Sutherland Gold Elderberry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply every 2–3 days at first, then weekly. Stop 2–3 weeks before the ground freezes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter year one:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers consistent moisture; water during dry spells. It dislikes prolonged drought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will the gold foliage scorch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt colors best in sun but can scorch in hot, dry spots — give it afternoon shade and steady moisture in the warmest sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Are the berries edible?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRed elderberries are mainly for the birds and should not be eaten raw by people. Enjoy them as ornamental, wildlife-supporting fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEasily — hardy to zone 3 and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it deer-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — deer rarely browse elderberry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Lace Elderberry (Sambucus nigra):\u003c\/strong\u003e A dark-leaved cutleaf elderberry for contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlow Girl Spirea (Spiraea):\u003c\/strong\u003e Another bright gold-foliage shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinebark (Physocarpus):\u003c\/strong\u003e A native shrub with colorful foliage options.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#3 Gallon","offer_id":54313079079217,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/sutherland-gold-elderberry.jpg?v=1779727884","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/sutherland-gold-elderberry","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}