Detailed Guide to Propagation Methods and Cultivation Techniques of Golden Elderberry

Golden elderberry, also known as golden American elderberry, is a colored-leaf variety of Canadian elderberry. It has been introduced and cultivated in various parts of China. So how should golden elderberry be cultivated? This article will give you a detailed introduction.

I. Morphological Characteristics

Golden elderberry is a deciduous shrub with a plant height of 1.5-3 m. The lenticels and stem nodes of old branches are relatively obvious. Odd-pinnate compound leaves, opposite, with 5-7 leaflets, elliptic or oblong-lanceolate, with serrated margins, pointed tips, and wedge-shaped bases; new leaves are golden yellow, turning yellow-green when mature. Cymes are terminal, about 15 cm in diameter, with small and dense flowers and white corollas. Berry-like drupes, red, turning black-purple when mature. Flowering period is May to June, and fruiting period is August to September.

II. Growth Habits

It likes light but also tolerates shade, tolerates drought, and dislikes waterlogging. It has strong cold resistance and can withstand low temperatures of -30°C. It has strong adaptability to climate and can adapt to warm and humid as well as arid and cold climates. It has low requirements for soil, but grows better in soil with a relatively deep soil layer, rich in humus, and good drainage. The root system is well developed, with strong sprouting ability and tolerance to pruning.

III. Propagation Methods

1. Seed propagation: After mature seeds are harvested, store them in sand in winter or store them in a dry shade. Sow in spring, sowing 4-6 grams per square meter, covering with soil just enough to hide the seeds, and keeping them moist.

2. Cutting propagation: For hardwood cuttings, before spring germination, select robust two-year-old branches and cut them into 15-20 cm long cuttings. Softwood cuttings are generally carried out in summer; select semi-lignified branches and cut them into 10-12 cm long cuttings, remove the lower leaves, keep a few small leaves at the top, insert them to a depth of 2/3 of the cutting, and insert them into coarse sand. After insertion, provide shade, water thoroughly to retain moisture, and they will root relatively easily.

IV. Cultivation Techniques

1. Planting location: Golden elderberry shows vigorous growth on fertile and loose soil, and moderate water and fertilizer can further promote growth. It is suitable to plant in a wind-sheltered and sunny place, but elderberry is also relatively shade-tolerant.

2. Water and fertilizer management: In spring, when there is drought, water promptly. After entering the growing period, no special fertilization or watering is needed. In summer, if waterlogging occurs due to rain, drain it promptly. If sufficient base fertilizer is applied before planting, then no fertilization may be needed for 2-3 years, and its growth will still remain vigorous.

3. Pruning techniques: Because the branches and leaves of golden elderberry have an unpleasant odor, people usually do not carry out major pruning during the growing period. Shape it in winter, and during the growing season only slightly control the tree shape by removing buds and pinching tips. After the fruit ripens, it can be picked in late autumn when the leaves fall. In spring, properly prune weak-growing branches and tender shoots that dried out in winter to keep the crown neat. If the tree vigor is too weak, it can be cut back to the base, and the whole plant can be rejuvenated within 1-2 years.

4. Pest and disease control: The main pests and diseases of golden elderberry include powdery mildew, aphids, and elderberry noctuid moths. Powdery mildew can be controlled with 25% triadimefon wettable powder at 1500-2000 times dilution, or 70% thiophanate-methyl wettable powder at 800-1000 times dilution, or 50% Tuzet wettable powder at 800-1000 times dilution, etc. Start immediately when the disease first appears, spraying once every 7-10 days for 4-5 consecutive sprays.

For aphids, the peak hatching period of overwintering eggs occurs when the trees bud, and pesticide spraying can be used for control. For example, spray one of the following on the leaf surface: 1.2% bitter-tobacco emulsifiable concentrate at 800-1000 times dilution, or 6% imidacloprid emulsifiable concentrate at 3000-4000 times dilution, or 5% acetamiprid emulsifiable concentrate at 5000-6000 times dilution, etc.; pay attention to safety when spraying. Yellow thin plastic boards can also be hung to trap and kill winged aphids.

For elderberry noctuid moths, before the larvae reach the 3rd instar, choose biological or bionic pesticides, such as spraying Bt wettable powder with a content of 16000 IU/mg at 500-700 times dilution, 1.2% bitter-tobacco emulsifiable concentrate at 800-1000 times dilution, 25% diflubenzuron suspension concentrate at 1500-2000 times dilution, 20% miman suspension concentrate at 1500-2000 times dilution, etc.

What is the scientific name of golden elderberry_ Cultivation methods of golden elderberry

Golden elderberry is also called Gongdao Lao. It is a perennial deciduous shrub plant belonging to elderberry in the Caprifoliaceae family. Its plant height is generally 1.5-2.5 m, and newly grown leaves are golden yellow, while old leaves are green. Flowers generally grow at the top of the plant in the shape of a cyme, and the flower color is generally white and milky white. The fruit is berry-shaped and red. Its fruiting period is generally from June to August. It has very good medicinal value and ornamental value. Below let us learn together what the scientific name of golden elderberry is, and what the cultivation methods of golden elderberry are?

[What is the scientific name of golden elderberry]

Golden elderberry is native to China and is a plant with very good ornamental value. In spring, its leaves are pinnate compound leaves with a green, dancing posture. The scientific name of golden elderberry is sambucus racemosa plumosa aurea, and its alias is Gongdao Lao. It is a perennial deciduous shrub plant belonging to the genus Sambucus in the Caprifoliaceae family. Golden elderberry generally grows by water, at forest edges, and at lawn edges, and can also be used as a potted plant and as an ornamental plant combined with flower borders. It can grow in places such as garden paths, lawns, streams, edges, and garden paths. Golden elderberry has very strong pollution resistance and is suitable for planting as a tree species for factory greening. Its vitality is very strong and it grows very vigorously. It can be used as a flower and fruit hedge. Its leaves, flowers, fruits, and roots can be used as a Chinese medicinal material to treat many diseases.

[Growth habits of golden elderberry]

Golden elderberry is a plant with very strong cold resistance. It likes to grow in environments with relatively sufficient sunlight, and grows in moist soil rich in medium-fertility humus with good drainage. Its branches and leaves are relatively dense, and its flowers, fruits, and leaves all have very good ornamental value. It is suitable for planting on lawns, at forest edges, and beside ponds. It can be used as a shelterbelt plant. It is suitable for planting either singly or in groups, and is suitable for planting together with green plants, which can effectively enhance ornamental value.

[Propagation methods of golden elderberry]

The propagation methods of golden elderberry mainly include layering propagation, seed propagation, division propagation, cutting propagation, and so on. In production, the main propagation method used is cutting propagation, because this can ensure the inherent quality of the mother plant. The survival rate of golden elderberry propagated by cuttings is very high. Cutting propagation is generally carried out by hardwood cuttings in early spring and late autumn, or by softwood cuttings in summer, so the survival rate is very high. In autumn, seed propagation is suitable; in winter, branch cuttings are suitable; and in early spring, softwood propagation methods are suitable.

[Cultivation methods of golden elderberry]

The cultivation methods of golden elderberry are relatively simple, and the survival rate is very high. Generally, seedlings are transplanted and planted in spring and autumn each year. Relatively soft, dry, and unfilled tender tips need to be pruned off, and then planting is carried out. When golden elderberry grows relatively vigorously, it can be irrigated with fertilizer water 2-3 times, and excessive vegetative branches can be shortened, which helps increase branching propagation. Golden elderberry is a plant that relatively likes to grow in semi-shade, but if it grows under conditions of insufficient light for a long time, the branches of golden elderberry will grow relatively slender and soft, the flowers will bloom more sparsely, and the ornamental value of the plant shape will also be greatly reduced.

After cultivation, field management is needed. When the height between golden elderberry seedlings is 13-17 cm, one intertillage weeding and topdressing should be carried out. Generally, the second intertillage weeding and topdressing is carried out in June. Fertilization mainly uses livestock manure fertilizer water. In the two to three years after transplanting, weeding is carried out once each year in spring and summer, which is more conducive to the growth of golden elderberry.

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Cultivation methods of golden elderberry, golden elderberry price

Golden elderberry is a colored-leaf variety of Canadian elderberry and a plant in the genus Sambucus of the Caprifoliaceae family. It is a perennial deciduous shrub. In early summer it blooms white flowers, and in early autumn it bears red fruits. It is suitable for planting by water, at forest edges, and at lawn edges, and can also be used as a potted ornamental plant. It is also a plant with relatively high ornamental value, so what characteristics does it have? The editor will answer for everyone right away. Pictures of golden elderberry will also be attached for appreciation, to make it easier for everyone to understand.
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      The plant height of golden elderberry is about 1.5-2.5 m. Young leaves are golden yellow, and old leaves are dark green. Many small white flowers are terminal and form cymes. Its fruiting period is from June to August, and the red fruits look very attractive. Its drought resistance is very strong. It likes places with sufficient sunlight and is suitable for growing in moist and relatively fertile soil with good drainage.
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      The cultivation methods of golden elderberry are mainly autumn seed propagation, winter branch cuttings, and early summer softwood cuttings. The best time for cuttings is from June to August each year, with the temperature maintained at 23-28°C, which helps increase the survival rate of cuttings. Generally, choose a cool, ventilated place with shading equipment.
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      Golden elderberry does not have very strict requirements for soil covering, and it avoids strong light exposure. In the first 1 to 2 weeks after cutting, it is best to provide shade treatment; otherwise, it can easily cause leaf wilting. After the initial cutting period, the shading time can be reduced and light restored. After cutting, water promptly as well to maintain air humidity. The cuttings can take root in about half a month, and after about one month, transplanting management can be carried out.
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      So what about the price of golden elderberry? Generally speaking, its price is mainly determined by its height, crown width, and ground diameter. Generally speaking, for seedlings with a height of 80-150 cm, a crown width of 30 cm, and a ground diameter of 1 cm, the price is generally around 5-15 yuan. The price of golden elderberry is generally not expensive and is relatively cheap. Prices vary in different places and from different suppliers; it is also related to the minimum order quantity. The more ordered, basically the cheaper it is.
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      Although golden elderberry is relatively cheap, this is not proportional to its ornamental value. It is a relatively good colored-leaf tree species for garden ornamental use. Its flowers, fruits, and leaves can all be appreciated. In spring it is a patch of golden yellow, and in summer it has white flowers and red fruits, bringing people a huge visual impact. It can also be used as a shelterbelt and planted together with green plants, forming another beautiful landscape.
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      The editor will stop here with the introduction to golden elderberry. Perhaps everyone is not very clear about the description of the price. After all, the editor is not an expert in this area, so please be understanding about the price introduction. If friends want to know about price-related issues, they can specifically consult seedling experts and seedling suppliers. Finally, thank you all for viewing. Below there is a lot of information about plants, so you can click and take a look!